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violaceous
vi·o·la·ceous
[
v ə láyshəss
]
adjective
Definition:
of violets and pansies:
relating to, belonging to, or typical of the family of plants that includes violets and pansies
[
Mid-17th century. < Latin
violaceus
"violet-colored" <
viola
"violet"
]
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