pansy
A cultivated flowering plant, derived by hybridization within species Viola tricolorA cultivated flowering plant, derived by hybridization within species Viola tricolor.
» She planted some pansies in the flower bed.
Sie pflanzte mehrere Stiefmütterchen in das Beet.
Meaning
5 sensesA cultivated flowering plant, derived by hybridization within species Viola tricolor.
Stiefmütterchen
аню́тины гла́зкиanjútiny glázki
A deep purple colour, like that of the pansy.
фиоле́товыйfiolétovyj
Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Junonia.
(colloquial, derogatory)A timid, weak man or boy; a wuss.
хлюпикxljupik, слабакslabak
a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive
(colloquial, dated, derogatory)A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.
Examples
10 sentencesShe planted some pansies in the flower bed.
deSie pflanzte mehrere Stiefmütterchen in das Beet.
She grows flowers such as tulips, pansies and daisies.
This is a pansy.
Tom loves pansies.
Why are soccer players sure pansies?
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 3
By meaning 1
Origin
From Middle French pensée (“thought”), as the plant resembles someone that is in deep thouFrom Middle French pensée (“thought”), as the plant resembles someone that is in deep thought, with a lowered head. Doublet of pensée.
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Forms
plural: pansiesSynonyms
62 synonyms- large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors:Viola tricolor hortensis
- a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive:sissypantywaistmilksopMilquetoast
- offensive term for a homosexual man:fagotfaggotfagfairynancequeenqueerpoof