Meaning of winkle in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈwɪŋk(ə)l/

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  1. Verb

    winkle

    Definitions

    1. emit or reflect light in a flickering manner

    Examples

    • « Does a constellation twinkle more brightly than a single star? »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. gleam or glow intermittently

    Examples

    • « The lights were flashing »

    Derived terms

  3. 3. remove or displace from a position

  4. Noun

    winkle

    Etymology

    late 16th century: shortening of periwinkle

    Definitions

    1. small edible marine snail

    Examples

    • « steamed in wine or baked »
  5. 2. edible marine gastropod

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