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GIR'ASOL, n. [L. gyrus, a turn; L. sol, the sun.]

1. The turnsole, a plant of the genus Heliotropium.

2. A mineral usually milk white, bluish white or sky blue, but when turned towards the sun or any bright light, it constantly reflects a reddish color; hence its name. It sometimes resembles a translucid jelly.

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