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violet

[vahy-uh-lit] / ˈvaɪ ə lɪt /
ADJECTIVE
mauve
Synonyms


NOUN
lavender
Synonyms
STRONGEST




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All three sections brim with short essays on various plant species such as rose, clover, iris, violet, daisy and lily of the valley, which Dior fashioned into silhouettes and blossoming decorative surfaces.

From The Wall Street Journal

The sky is an aurora of reds, oranges, and violets, dotted with infinite batches of twinkling stars.

From Literature

The data revealed 18 new locations in the UK for violet coral, a species recognised for its vibrant violet branching structure.

From BBC

Bright green coyote mint adds more fragrance and color with its violet puffs of flowers.

From Los Angeles Times

“If these warm waters continue, we will want to see if we have any more of these violet snails washing ashore.”

From Los Angeles Times