Periwinkle by another name Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Periwinkle by another name crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on July 30 2023 in the popular New York Times Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Periwinkle by another name has a total of 6 letters.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | MYRTLE | Periwinkle by another name | New York Times |
Definition
| • | A species of the genus Myrtus, especially Myrtus communis. The common myrtle has a shrubby, upright stem, eight or ten feet high. Its branches form a close, full head, thickly covered with ovate or lanceolate evergreen leaves. It has solitary axillary white or rosy flowers, followed by black several-seeded berries. The ancients considered it sacred to Venus. The flowers, leaves, and berries are used variously in perfumery and as a condiment, and the beautifully mottled wood is used in turning. |
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- New York Times: Jul 30, 2023
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