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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A fire opal.
2. 2
   tall perennial with hairy stems and leaves; widely cultivated for its large irregular edible tubers wordnet
3. 3
   an opal with flaming orange and yellow and red colors wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

diamondemeraldfire opalfire opalhelianthus tuberosusjade

Etymology

From Italian girasole, from girare (“to rotate”) + sole (“sun”).

Related phrases

fire opal

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