word
heliotrope
HEE-lee-oh-trohp
ˈhiːliəˌtroʊpListen
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Syllable breakdown
heliotrope
Dictionary meaning
A plant that turns its flowers or leaves towards the sun; specifically a genus of flowering plants with fragrant purple or blue flowers; also a pinkish-purple colour.
History and origin
Greek — helios (sun) + tropos (turning).
Common mispronunciations
HEL-ee-oh-trohpHEE-lee-oh-trope
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