african violet

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Noun african violet has 1 sense

African violet, Saintpaulia ionantha - tropical African plant cultivated as a houseplant for its violet or white or pink flowers
--₁ is a kind of flower
--₁ is a member of Saintpaulia, genus Saintpaulia

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African Violet

Noun:
1. A small, flowering plant with fuzzy leaves and colorful flowers, native to tropical eastern Africa. It belongs to the genus Saintpaulia and is often grown as a houseplant.

Example Sentence: My mom has a beautiful African violet sitting on the windowsill.

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Adjective:
1. Pertaining to or characteristic of Africa or its inhabitants.

Example Sentence: The African violet festival features various cultural activities and performances.

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