pansy

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Translations 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Translations 1.4 Derived terms 1.5 See also

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[edit] Etymology

From the French pensée, thought, as the plant resembles someone that is in deep thought, with a lowered head.

[edit] Noun

pansy (plural pansies)

1. Common name for a cultivated flowering plant, Viola tricolor hortensis, derived from heartsease; many garden varieties are hybrids.
2. (color) A deep purple colour, like that of the pansy.

   pansy colour:

3. (pejorative, slang) A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.
4. (slang) A timid man or boy.

[edit] Synonyms

• A timid man or boy: mama's boy, nancy boy, sissy

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[edit] Adjective

pansy (not comparable)

1. Wimpy; spineless; feeble.
2. (color) Of a deep purple colour, like that of the pansy.

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[edit] Derived terms

• wild pansy

[edit] See also

• heartease
• Johnny-jump-up
• Appendix:Colours