johnny-jump-up

Definitions

noun

1

Any of several violets or pansies.

He spoke almost dreamily, as if he was all by himself, out in the woods, picking johnny-jump-ups.

2

Any of several violets or pansies.

3

Any of several violets or pansies.

4

Any of several violets or pansies.

5

Any of several violets or pansies.

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He spoke almost dreamily, as if he was all by himself, out in the woods, picking johnny-jump-ups.

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