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Word: Violet
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English: from Old French violette, diminutive of viole, from Latin viola ‘violet’
ˈvʌɪəlɪt
a herbaceous plant of temperate regions, typically having purple, blue, or white five-petalled flowers, one petal of which forms a landing pad for pollinating insects.
Short Definition:herbaceous plant of temperate regions
a bluish-purple colour seen at the end of the spectrum opposite red
Short Definition:bluish-purple colour seen at end of spectrum opposite red
Examples:- a beautiful blue with a tinge of violet
Word: Violet
Speech Type: Adjective
ˈvʌɪəlɪt
of a bluish-purple colour
Short Definition:of bluish-purple colour
Examples:- her almost violet eyes were a bit startling
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