pansy

UK /ˈpæn.zi/ US /ˈpæn.zi/
noun 5adj 2verb 1name 1

Definitions

noun

1

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

The Daughters of the Flood have ſearch'd the Mead / For Violets pale, and cropt the Poppy's Head: / The Short Narciſſus and fair Daffodil, / Pancies to pleaſe the Sight, and Caſſia ſvveet to ſmell: […]

Oh, what a perfect thought. Lilies-of-the-valley, and white pansies, double white violets and white velvet ribbon… From an unknown friend. … From one who understands. … For a Little Girl.

2

A deep purple colour, like that of the pansy.

3

Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Junonia.

4

A timid, weak man or boy; a wuss.

5

A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.

adj

1

Wimpy; spineless; feeble.

2

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

verb

1

To mess about; to fail to get things done.

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