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girasole

noun gir·a·sole \ˈjir-ə-ˌsl, -ˌsōl, -ˌsäl\

Definition of GIRASOLE

2
usually girasol :  an opal of varying color that gives out fiery reflections in bright light

Variants of GIRASOLE

gir·a·sole also gir·a·sol \ˈjir-ə-ˌsl, -ˌsōl, -ˌsäl\
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Origin of GIRASOLE

Italian girasole sunflower, from girare + sole sun, from Latin sol — more at solar
First Known Use: circa 1586

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