{ } n. [ It. girasole, or F. girasol, fr. L. gyrare to turn around + sol sun. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. (Bot.) See Heliotrope. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Min.) A variety of opal which is usually milk white, bluish white, or sky blue; but in a bright light it reflects a reddish color. [ 1913 Webster ]