violet
noun
any chiefly low, stemless or leafy-stemmed plant of the genus Viola, having purple, blue, yellow, white, or variegated flowers.
violets
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pluralof violet.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Fresh and elegant, with serious tannins, aromas of violets and roses and flavors including pomegranate and big, ripe red berries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
The pearl-bordered fritillary, a striking orange-and-black butterfly whose caterpillars feed only on violets, has declined by 70%.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
Use a cosmetic brush to clean the fuzzy leaves of plants like African violets.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 17, 2024
Her poems are powerful and dangerous, like violets pushing through concrete to kiss the sun.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2023
Beside me, Louise went to work, sorting through the handkerchiefs for the one embroidered with violets.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
