Madagascar periwinkle

noun

Mad·​a·​gas·​car periwinkle ˌma-də-ˈga-skər- How to pronounce Madagascar periwinkle (audio)

Word History

Etymology

Madagascar, Africa

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Madagascar periwinkle was in 1807

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Cite this Entry

“Madagascar periwinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Madagascar%20periwinkle. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

Madagascar periwinkle

noun
Mad·​a·​gas·​car periwinkle ˌmad-ə-ˈgas-kər- How to pronounce Madagascar periwinkle (audio) -ˌkär- How to pronounce Madagascar periwinkle (audio)

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