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dame's violet

 

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Noun dame's violet has 1 sense
  1. damask violet, Dame's violet, sweet rocket, Hesperis matronalis - long-cultivated herb having flowers whose scent is more pronounced in the evening; naturalized throughout Europe to Siberia and into North America
    --1 is a kind of flower
    --1 is a member of Hesperis, genus Hesperis

Definitions from the Web

Dame's Violet

Description:

Dame's Violet (Hesperis matronalis) is a biennial or perennial flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It belongs to the cabbage family (Brassicaceae) and is known for its clusters of delicate, fragrant flowers. The plant can grow up to 3 feet tall and has lance-shaped leaves.

Senses:

1. Noun (Botany)

A flowering plant, Hesperis matronalis, native to Europe and Asia, with fragrant flowers arranged in clusters and lance-shaped leaves.

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Sample sentence:

The dame's violet brightens up the garden with its clusters of purple and white flowers.

2. Noun (Common Usage)

A term used to refer to a woman of refined manners, often with a sense of admiration or respect.

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Sample sentence:

She was known as a dame's violet among her peers due to her elegance and grace.

3. Adjective

Describes something or someone associated with or resembling a dame's violet flower, such as its fragrance or color.

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Sample sentence:

The room was filled with a dame's violet aroma, creating a soothing and pleasant atmosphere.

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