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violet
noun
vi·o·let
ˈvī-(ə-)lət 
1
a
: any of a genus (Viola of the family Violaceae, the violet family) of chiefly herbs with alternate stipulate leaves and showy flowers in spring and often cleistogamous flowers in summer
especially
: one with smaller usually solid-colored flowers as distinguished from the usually larger-flowered violas and pansies
b
: any of several plants of genera other than that of the violet compare dogtooth violet
2
: any of a group of colors of reddish-blue hue, low lightness, and medium saturation
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Some of the plants, such as woodland phlox and sweet violet, bear scented flowers that are just a seasonal treat.
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Bright, deep garnet with purple tints; aromas of cranberry, red plum, myrtle and violet.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Come sunset, the pier becomes a stage for drama in the sky—vivid streaks of coral, amber, and violet melting into the horizon.
—Cliff Lewis, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2025
Chance Eau Splendide, crafted by perfumer Olivier Polge, is a dazzling wonder via crisp, floral, and fruity notes of raspberry accord, rose, violet, cedar, and musk.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Bright, deep garnet with purple tints; aromas of cranberry, red plum, myrtle and violet.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Come sunset, the pier becomes a stage for drama in the sky—vivid streaks of coral, amber, and violet melting into the horizon.
—Cliff Lewis, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2025
Chance Eau Splendide, crafted by perfumer Olivier Polge, is a dazzling wonder via crisp, floral, and fruity notes of raspberry accord, rose, violet, cedar, and musk.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Violet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/violet. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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violet
noun
vi·o·let
ˈvī-ə-lət
1
a
: any of a genus of mostly herbs that often produce showy fragrant flowers in the spring and small closed self-pollinated flowers without petals in the summer
b
: any of several plants of other genera compare dogtooth violet
2
: a reddish blue
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