Madagascar periwinkle

noun

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

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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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“Madagascar periwinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Madagascar%20periwinkle. Accessed 23 Mar. 2023.

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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)
: rosy periwinkle
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