definition of
periwinkle

[1] #1 periwinkle n. chiefly trailing poisonous plants with blue flowers. wn

[2] #2 periwinkle n. [rose periwinkle, Madagascar periwinkle, old maid, Cape periwinkle, red periwinkle, cayenne jasmine, Catharanthus roseus, Vinca rosea] commonly cultivated Old World woody herb having large pinkish to red flowers. wn

[3] #3 periwinkle n. [winkle] small edible marine snail; steamed in wine or baked. wn

[4] #4 periwinkle n. [winkle] edible marine gastropod. wn