1. A type of opal that shows a reddish glow or fire, especially when held up to light.
Usage: plural of girasol; gemstone/mineralogy term
2. A plant of the genus Helianthus, especially the Jerusalem artichoke.
Usage: plural of girasol; botanical term; archaic or regional

Examples

• The jeweler displayed several girasols in the window, their warm glow catching the afternoon light.
• Girasols are prized by collectors for their unique optical properties.
• The gemstone's name comes from the Spanish word for sunflower, reflecting how girasols seem to glow.
• In older texts, girasols referred to certain flowering plants that turned to follow the sun.
• The museum's collection included several fine examples of Mexican girasols.