pansy (n.)

  1. large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors

    [ Syn: viola tricolor hortensis ]

  2. a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive

    [ Syn: sissy , pantywaist , milksop , milquetoast ]

  3. offensive term for an openly homosexual man

    [ Syn: fagot , faggot , fag , fairy , nance , queen , queer , poof , poove , pouf ]

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