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Meaning of pansy

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pansy

Pronunciation:/ˈpæn.zi/

noun

Definitions

  1. A cultivated flowering plant, derived by hybridization within species Viola tricolor.

  2. A deep purple colour, like that of the pansy.

  3. Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Junonia. Also called arguses.

  4. A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.

verb

Definitions

  1. (usually with "around" or "about") To mess about; to fail to get things done.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Wimpy; spineless; feeble.

  2. Of a deep purple colour, like that of the pansy.