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violet

noun

vi·​o·​let ˈvī-(ə-)lət How to pronounce violet (audio)
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

Illustration of violet

Illustration of violet
  • violet 1a

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The rich and woody scent has notes of cardamom, iris, violet and ambrox. Wilson Chapman, Variety, 12 Sep. 2022 Swollen cheeks, bloodshot eyes, yellow and violet bruises. oregonlive, 12 Aug. 2022 At one end is red at the other end is blue or violet. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 18 July 2022 Because violet is the last hue on the visible color spectrum that the human eye can perceive. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2022 JPLThree Voyager 2 images, taken through ultraviolet, violet and green filters, were combined to make this photograph. Tom Metcalfe, NBC News, 30 Aug. 2022 Utilizing blue spirulina and violet extract instead of purple dyes, this shampoo from the fan-fave sunscreen brand helps protect against UV oxidation and dullness. Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Aug. 2022 Or take inspiration from the blooms in your front garden and bring shades of pink, violet, yellow, or green to your porch. Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2022 The collection starts with six hues: raspberry, violet, turquoise, peach, silver, and chestnut. Jihan Forbes, Allure, 22 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French, from viole "the violet flower" (going back to Latin viola "any of various spring flowers, as Viola odorata," derivative of a base vi- of Mediterranean substratal origin, as also Greek íon "the color violet") + -et -et entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of violet was in the 14th century

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