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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"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
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
Trudging behind my mom to the local nursery, winding through the stacks of pansies and roses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2026
“As excited as you might be in February to sow all your flower seeds, you really only need to do pansies then,” he said.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 18, 2023
Bunches of pansies and roses were meant to bloom in the four corners, all connected by a border of twining green vines.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
