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violaceous

Syllabification: (vi·o·la·ceous)
Pronunciation: /ˌvīəˈlāSHəs/
Definition of violaceous

adjective

  • 1of a violet color.
  • 2 Botany of, relating to, or denoting plants of the violet family (Violaceae).

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin violaceus (from viola 'violet') + -ous

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