heliotrope
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- noun
- /ˈhiːliəˌtroʊp/
- Specialized
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heliotropo
- The deep green heliotrope with its distinctive red spots is a stunning addition to any gemstone collection.
- purple heliotrope
- vanilla scent of heliotrope
- heliotrope plant
Examples
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Many jewelers use heliotrope, also known as bloodstone, to create beautiful and unique pieces of jewelry.
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When cut as a gem, heliotrope can exhibit a captivating appearance, making it highly sought after by collectors.
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But I picked up Heliotrope, which looks like this.
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What is the price of this coverall and golden heliotrope?
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The color is heliotrope.
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The stones had names that made my mouth water: Moonstone, Heliotrope, Aquamarine, Jasper.
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Valentine's arrangements had roses, of course, but also lilies for purity, heliotrope for devotion, and forget-me-nots for true love.
Fiction book (2001)
Synonyms
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A green stone with red spots like drops of blood used in rings and necklaces
Compounds
A tall plant with sweet-smelling pink or white flowers and roots used in medicine
Surface Forms
Etymology
Heliotrope comes from the Greek parts helios 'sun' and tropos 'turn', and it was first used for plants that turn toward the sun. A helpful way to remember the gem meaning is that people later used the same name for a green stone with red spots called 'bloodstone' because of old stories linking those red drops to sunlight, so today heliotrope means that green gem with red spots.