girasole

/ˈdʒɪrəˌsoʊl/
noun
  1. A plant with large, bright yellow flowers that turn to face the sun; a sunflower.
    • The garden was full of tall girasoles swaying in the breeze.
    • She planted girasoles along the fence to add a splash of color.
    • Bees buzzed happily around the girasole's golden petals.
  2. A gemstone, especially an opal, that reflects light in a way that seems to change color; a fire opal.
    • The necklace featured a rare girasole that shimmered with red and orange hues.
    • He admired the girasole's fiery glow under the jeweler's lamp.
    • Collectors prize the girasole for its unique play of color.
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