GIRASOLE

girasole. Girasole, n. the herb turnsol, the opal stone

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{ Gir″a‐sole Gir″a‐sol } (?), n. [[It. girasole, or F. girasol, fr. L. gyrare to turn around + sol sun.]] 1. 1. (Bot.) See Heliotrope.
2. 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.