violet
/ˈvaɪ.ə.lət/ noun B1- A plant or flower of the genus Viola, especially the fragrant Viola odorata; (inexact) similar-looking plants and flowers.
- A person thought to resemble V. odorata, especially in its beauty and delicacy.
- The color of most violets; the colour evoked by the shortest visible wavelengths between 380 and 435 nm, an additive tertiary colour.
- Clothes and (ecclesiastical) vestments of such a colour.
- The characteristic scent of V. odorata.
Plural violets
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By the way,” added he in a low tone, “take care to throw away that cup of syrup of violets in the ashes.”
Beyond Willowmere came Violet Vale--a little green dimple in the shadow of Mr.
“Of course there are no violets there now,” Anne told Marilla, “but Diana says there are millions of them in spring.
I named it Violet Vale.
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