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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGirasol
/ˈdʒɪər.ə.sɒl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of transparent or translucent milky-white quartz, specifically a variety of opal, that exhibits a glowing reddish or yellowish light when viewed in strong direct sunlight.
"The jeweler admired the subtle internal glow of the girasol mounted in the antique ring." - 2
A plant, such as the sunflower or globe artichoke, historically noted for turning its flowers or leaves toward the sun.
"Several traditional cultivars often grouped as girasols were planted along the southern wall of the garden."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Spanish and Italian 'girasol', from 'girare' (to turn) plus 'sol' (sun), reflecting a plant or gem that turns toward or exhibits a sun-like optical phenomenon. The term entered English in the late 16th century, initially referring to plants that follow the sun, and later extended to a type of translucent quartz exhibiting a peculiar glowing light.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Girasol" is said worldwide
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girasol
Transliteration: ʒi.ʁa.sɔl
"Cette bague contient un magnifique girasol aux reflets chatoyants."
Girasol
Transliteration: ɡiʁaˈzɔl
"Der Girasol ist eine seltene Quarzvarietät mit einem milchigen Schimmer."
girasole
Transliteration: dʒi.raˈzɔ.le
"Il girasole pietra preziosa cattura la luce in modo unico."
girasol
Transliteration: xi.ɾaˈsol
"El cuarzo girasol muestra un brillo característico al sol."
girasol
Transliteration: ʒi.ɾaˈsɔw
"A gema girasol brilha intensamente sob a luz direta."
सूर्यकांत मणि
Transliteration: suryakant mani
"सूर्यकांत मणि एक विशेष प्रकार का चमकदार क्वartz पत्थर है।"
日长石
Transliteration: rì cháng shí
"这种日长石散发出迷人的乳白色光芒。"
지라솔
Transliteration: jirasol
"지라솔은 독특한 광학 효과를 가진 보석입니다."
ジラソル
Transliteration: jirasoru
"ジラソルは光を受けて柔らかい輝きを放つ水晶です。"
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