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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Example Sentences

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

From New York Times

Did you know that sweet violets have been cultivated longer than any other species?

From Seattle Times

Months again rolled away, and the glad Easter Feast was in full celebration when, with the first sweet violets, came a dear little child to bless and brighten the home of Alcyone and her husband.

From Project Gutenberg

"Miss Maggie!" exclaimed Jo, a delicate pink coming into her face, and her sweet violet eyes becoming, not tearful, but misty.

From Project Gutenberg

Charley, boy, I saw some fresh sweet violets down in the dingle this morning.

From Project Gutenberg