Pansy: meaning, definitions and examples

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pansy

 

[ ˈpænzi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

flower

A pansy is a type of garden plant with large brightly colored flowers. Pansies are known for their characteristic 'faces' with dark markings.

Synonyms

Johnny-jump-up, heartsease, viola

Examples of usage

  • The garden was filled with beautiful pansies of various colors.
  • She picked a bouquet of pansies to decorate the dining table.

Translations

Translations of the word "pansy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 amor-perfeito

🇮🇳 बनफूल

🇩🇪 Stiefmütterchen

🇮🇩 bunga pansy

🇺🇦 братки

🇵🇱 bratek

🇯🇵 パンジー

🇫🇷 pensée

🇪🇸 pensamiento

🇹🇷 menekşe

🇰🇷 팬지

🇸🇦 بنفسج

🇨🇿 maceška

🇸🇰 sirôtka

🇨🇳 三色堇 (sānsèjǐn)

🇸🇮 mačeha

🇮🇸 blómstrið

🇰🇿 сәлқоңыр гүл

🇬🇪 იებსი

🇦🇿 bənövşə

🇲🇽 pensamiento

Etymology

The word 'pansy' originated from the French word 'pensée', which means 'thought' or 'remembrance'. Pansies are often associated with thoughtfulness and remembrance, and they have been popular garden flowers for centuries. They were first cultivated in Europe in the early 19th century and have since become beloved for their colorful blooms and unique appearance.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,025 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.