sweet violet

American  

noun

1. a plant, Viola odorata, of the violet family, native to the Old World, having fragrant, usually purple flowers that are the source of an oil used in perfumery.

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sweet violet

Years ago when I was in Korea to promote “Avengers,” he inked a sweet violet on my forearm.

From New York Times ● Jul. 8, 2023

To-day I'll favour thee, sweet violet; Thou canst live in my bosom.

From The Poetical Works of Robert Bridges by Robert Bridges

The sweet violet you inclosed came safely to hand, but it was so dry, and mashed so flat, that it crumbled to dust at the first attempt to handle it.

From The Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 1: 1832-1843 by Abraham Lincoln

The sweet violet you enclosed came safely to hand, but it was so dry, and mashed so flat, that it crumbled to dust at the first attempt to handle it.

From Abraham Lincoln, Volume 1 (of 2) The True Story Of A Great Life by William H. Herndon

I've seen the sweet violet deck the green sod, All fresh from the hand of a bountiful God, While soft whisp'ring zephyrs breathed this in my ear, "The wisdom of God in these blossoms appear."

From The Snow-Drop by Sarah S. Mower