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African violet
Af·ri·can vi·o·let (plural Af·ri·can vi·o·lets)


noun 
Definition:
 
flowering houseplant: a tropical plant with fleshy leaves, grown as a houseplant. Flowers: violet, white, or pink. Native to: Africa.  Genus Saintpaulia.
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