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Meaning of the word violet in English

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violet

US /ˈvaɪə.lət/
UK /ˈvaɪə.lət/
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Noun

1.

a plant of the genus Viola, typically having purple, blue, or white five-petaled flowers, and often fragrant.

Example:
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She planted some beautiful violets in her garden.
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The scent of violets filled the air.
2.

a bluish-purple color.

Example:
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The sky turned a deep violet at sunset.
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She chose a lovely shade of violet for her new dress.
Synonym:
purple lavender mauve lilac

Adjective

of a bluish-purple color.

Example:
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The artist used a violet hue to depict the distant mountains.
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Her eyes had a striking violet tint.
Synonym:
purple lavender mauve lilac
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Related Word:
shrinking violet