pansy
noun
a violet, Viola tricolor hortensis, cultivated in many varieties, having richly and variously colored flowers.
pansies
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pluralof pansy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Though the dwarf pansies are not yet available to purchase, Litchfield encouraged islanders to consider planting other native and naturalised species to contribute to their conservation.
From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2026
"Dwarf pansies are definitely one of our very rarest plants, that will not be going extinct anytime soon," she said.
From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2026
I planted a few pansies and tidied up the bathrooms; when it began raining, I dealt with some leaks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2024
The shrub, tree and perennial sections of the nursery offer plenty of alternatives to the usual winter pansies and those bulky, rigid cabbages.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 16, 2023
But that night I permitted Elnora to rub the juice of violets and pansies onto my inflamed cuts to relieve the pain.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
