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vi·​o·​lety | \ ˈvīələ̇tē \

Definition of violety

: resembling or suggesting a violet color or violets a violety odor a violety color a violety sky

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“Violety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/violety. Accessed 26 Jan. 2021.

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