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persian violet

Per·sian vi·o·let
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pur-zhuh n, -shuh n vahy-uh-lit]
    • /ˈpɜr ʒən, -ʃən ˈvaɪ ə lɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pur-zhuh n, -shuh n vahy-uh-lit]
    • /ˈpɜr ʒən, -ʃən ˈvaɪ ə lɪt/

Definition of persian violet words

  • noun persian violet any of several plants belonging to the genus Exacum, native to the Old World, as E. affine, having glossy, ovate leaves, and fragrant, bluish flowers: cultivated as a houseplant. 1

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Parts of speech for Persian violet

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persian violet popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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