violet

noun

vi·o·let | \ˈvī-(ə-)lət

Definition of violet

1a : any of a genus (Viola of the family Violaceae, the violet family) of chiefly herbs with alternate stipulate leaves and showy flowers in spring and often cleistogamous flowers in summer especially : one with smaller usually solid-colored flowers as distinguished from the usually larger-flowered violas and pansies

b : any of several plants of genera other than that of the violet — compare dogtooth violet

2 : any of a group of colors of reddish-blue hue, low lightness, and medium saturation

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Thousands of women gathered Sunday to turn British cities into rivers of green, white and violet to mark 100 years since the first U.K. women won the right to vote. — Washington Post, "100 years of voting: British marches celebrate suffragettes," 10 June 2018 On offer are lamps, garment racks, side tables, and accent chairs; all dyed a shade of vibrant violet. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, "Crosby Studios Opens an Ultra-Cool, Ultraviolet Pop-Up at Opening Ceremony," 10 May 2018 The classic aroma of violets hovers in the glass as the wine lands at first sip with a lean elegance. — Craig Laban, Philly.com, "Drink: Uncle Paul's red Burgundy from Jean-Louis Maissenet Bonnard," 5 Apr. 2018 There are three different color options—fuchsia, violet, or denim blue—each with devoted washing machines that’ll transform your scarf in 24 to 48 hours. — Lauren Alexis Fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, "An Hermès Laundromat Is Coming To New York," 14 June 2017 Bubblegum pink, violet, chartreuse, and royal blue make up half of the shades available. — Devon Abelman, Allure, "9 of the Best Colored Mascaras for Trying the Bold Lash Trend," 3 May 2018 However, there are usually some other colors in a garden — blue-violet, deep purple, white, and two-tone flowers that are white with various shades of purple. — Pam Peirce, San Francisco Chronicle, "How do flowers get their color and can I change it?," 30 Mar. 2018 Make like the royal couple and order your own cake — coconut pudding or a chocolate violet cream cake ($68, serves up to 12) — for a sweet treat. — Mary Forgione, latimes.com, "Not invited to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding? Here are five places where you can feel like a royal," 27 Apr. 2018 Throughout the past almost year and a half, Lobato's hair has been several variations of blue, green, violet, and gray. — Wendy Sy, Allure, "This Holographic, Floral-Patterned Buzz Cut Is the Prettiest Short Hairstyle for Spring," 19 Mar. 2018

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