héliotrope

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French

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἡλιοτρόπιον (hēliotrópion), from ἥλιος (hḗlios, sun) + τρέπω (trépō, turn).

Pronunciation

  • (mute h) IPA(key): /e.ljɔ.tʁɔp/
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Noun

héliotrope m (plural héliotropes)

  1. heliotrope (all senses)

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