HyperDic: girasol

English > 2 senses of the word girasol:
NOUNsubstancegirasol, fire opalan opal with flaming orange and yellow and red colors
plantgirasol, Jerusalem artichoke, Jerusalem artichoke sunflower, Helianthus tuberosustall perennial with hairy stems and leaves
English > girasol: 2 senses > noun 1, substance
MeaningAn opal with flaming orange and yellow and red colors.
Synonymfire opal
BroaderopalA translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color
Spanishgirasol, ópalo girasol
Catalangira-sol
English > girasol: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
Meaningtall perennial with hairy stems and leaves; widely cultivated for its large irregular edible tubers.
SynonymsJerusalem artichoke, Jerusalem artichoke sunflower, Helianthus tuberosus
PartsJerusalem artichokeedible tuber of the Jerusalem artichoke
Broadersunflower, helianthusAny plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays

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