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periwinkle vs large periwinkle

large periwinkle vs periwinkle

periwinkle and large periwinkle both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
periwinkle Yes No No No
large periwinkle Yes No No No
As nouns, large periwinkle is a hyponym of periwinkle; that is, large periwinkle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than periwinkle:
  • periwinkle: chiefly trailing poisonous plants with blue flowers
  • large periwinkle: plant having variegated foliage and used for window boxes
Other hyponyms of periwinkle include myrtle, Vinca minor, Vinca major.
periwinkle (noun) large periwinkle (noun)
edible marine gastropod plant having variegated foliage and used for window boxes
small edible marine snail; steamed in wine or baked
chiefly trailing poisonous plants with blue flowers
commonly cultivated Old World woody herb having large pinkish to red flowers
Difference between periwinkle and large periwinkle

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