girasol
girasol · girasols
Synonym of fire opalSynonym of fire opal.
/ˈd͡ʒɪɹəsɒl/
Meaning
1 sensesSynonym of fire opal.
More definitions
- tall perennial with hairy stems and leaves; widely cultivated for its large irregular edible tubers
- an opal with flaming orange and yellow and red colors
Origin
From Italian girasole, from girare (“to rotate”) + sole (“sun”).From Italian girasole, from girare (“to rotate”) + sole (“sun”).
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Forms
plural: girasolsSynonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- tall perennial with hairy stems and leaves; widely cultivated for its large irregular edible tubers:Jerusalem artichokeJerusalem artichoke sunflowerHelianthus tuberosus
- an opal with flaming orange and yellow and red colors:fire opal