A2NounMasculine
il girasole
sunflower
/jee-rah-SOH-leh/
Plural: girasoli
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What does ‘girasole’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
I campi di girasoli in Toscana sono splendidi.
The sunflower fields in Tuscany are splendid.
Il girasole segue il sole durante il giorno.
The sunflower follows the sun during the day.
About This Word
Literally 'sun-turner'. 'Olio di girasole' = sunflower oil. Associated with the Italian countryside.
Related Words
solefioreoliocampogiallo