Definition/Meaning of violet

• English - Noun: violet ( plural violets ) A bluish-purple colour . Viola , a genus of fragrant plants with white , purple or yellow flowers . Any of several plants that look like the plants of the genus Viola but are taxonomically unrelated to them . Derived terms Translations
• English - Adjective: violet ( comparative violeter , superlative violetest ) Having a bluish-purple colour . Derived terms Translations
• English - Etymology: From Old French violette , from Latin viola ( “ violet ” )
• English - Pronunciation: IPA (key) : /ˈvaɪlɪt/ , /ˈvaɪə.lɪt/ , /ˈvaɪ. ə .lɪt/ Rhymes: -aɪlɪt
• English - Related terms: viola violaceous