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

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

From The Little Princess of Tower Hill by Meade, L. T.

Where'er she slept anemones shall crowd, And the sweet violet.

From The Poetical Works of Robert Bridges by Bridges, Robert

The other lady replied that she did not see any; but, looking carefully, they at last found the leaves, and there, hiding away among them, was the little sweet violet, with its delicious scent.

From Story Lessons of Character Building (Morals) and Manners by Bates, Loïs

"Speak, my sweet violet, answer and tell, How you have grown up and flourished so well, And look so contented, where lonely you dwell,     And we thus by accident meet?"

From Wreaths of Friendship A Gift for the Young by Woodworth, Francis C. (Francis Channing)