violet

Meanings

• noun

  A dark-colored purple or blue flower.

  - "The garden was filled with the sweet scent of violets."
  - "She wore a beautiful violet dress to the ball."

• adjective

  A deep, rich shade of purple.

  - "The violet sky at sunset was breathtaking."
  - "The violet paint was difficult to mix."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈvaɪlət/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

violet , rooster

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with violet
joys , toys , oys , voices , noises , poises

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Variants

List of all variants of violet that leads to same result
violet , violets , African violet , African violets , african violets , bird's-foot violet , bird's-foot violets , crystal violet , crystal violets , dogtooth violet , dogtooth violets , gentian violet , gentian violets , shrinking violet , shrinking violets , dame's rocket , dame's rockets , dame's violet , rocket , dogteeth , dogtooth , dogtooths

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Etymology

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From Old French 'violette' or Latin 'viola' meaning 'violet'.

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Trivia

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1. Violets are edible and are used in cooking and baking.

2. The ancient Greeks believed that violets could ward off evil spirits.

3. There is a type of violet called the 'heartsease' that was used in medieval times to treat heart conditions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lilac: Both violets and lilacs belong to the Malvaceae family and have similar colors.

2. Purple: Violet is a shade of the color purple.

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Culture

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In literature, violets are often associated with love and romance. In art, they are depicted in various forms, including paintings and sculptures. In music, there are several compositions dedicated to the violet. In perfumery, violet is a popular scent used in fragrances.

How to Memorize "violet"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a field of purple flowers. Focus on the deep, rich color and the delicate shape of the flowers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the color violet with the scent of flowers or the taste of grapes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Violets are blue and purple' to remember the color.

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