violet (n.)

  1. any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

  2. a variable color that lies beyond blue in the spectrum

    [ Syn: reddish blue ]

    violet (adj.)

  1. of a color intermediate between red and blue

    [ Syn: purple , purplish ]

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