violet

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Pronunciation
/ˈvaɪlət/
/ˈvaɪlət/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

A monocotyledonous plant (Allium cepa), allied to garlic, used as vegetable and spice.

2 Definition

The bulb of such a plant.

3 Definition

The genus as a whole.

4 Definition

A ball.

5 Definition

A person from Bermuda or of Bermudian descent.

6 Definition

A plant or flower of the genus Viola, especially the fragrant Viola odorata; (inexact) similar-looking plants and flowers.

Synonyms
rooster
7 Definition

A person thought to resemble V. odorata, especially in its beauty and delicacy.

8 Definition

A bluish-purple colour resembling that of most V. odorata.

9 Definition

Clothes and vestments of such a colour.

10 Definition

(perfumes) The characteristic scent of V. odorata.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Having a bluish-purple colour.