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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Recent Examples on the Web Pretty violet notes on the nose and a mixture of wild blackberries and bright red cherries with a hint of crushed rocks in the background. — Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 1 May 2022 While Weatherford’s paintings often feature swirls of color, the Marsyas works — on view through Nov. 27 — are shadowy and somber, with dominant tones of black, gray, violet and silver. — New York Times, 20 Apr. 2022 There’s plenty of wild rose and violet, and the addition of amber and vanilla bean strays from the typical floral composition. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2022 What had once perhaps been the house’s den was bathed in violet light and outfitted with speakers. — Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2022 The dynamic heart notes of sage, white pepper, and violet leaf blend with bright hints of ginger, lemon, and bergamot to captivate the senses. — The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Apr. 2022 Under the agreement, Bios has exclusive access to the violet light technology. — Brooks Sutherland, The Enquirer, 7 Apr. 2022 Matte dark violet and fuchsia eye shadows were smoked out on her lids and lower lash line, and a sparkly pink shade was painted onto her lids. — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 3 Apr. 2022 Kwiat explains that green is among the rarest of colored diamonds along with violet, red, or orange. — Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 9 Apr. 2022 See More

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