girasole girasol Meaning, Definition & Usage

Gir"a*sole Gir"a*sol noun

Etymology

It. girasole, or F. girasol, fr. L. gyrare to turn around + sol sun.

Definitions

1. (Bot.) See Heliotrope. Obs.
2. (Min.) A variety of opal which is usually milk white, bluish white, or sky blue; but in a bright light it reflects a reddish color.