Associations to the word «Pansy»

Wiktionary

PANSY, noun. A cultivated flowering plant, derived by hybridization within species Viola tricolor.
PANSY, noun. A deep purple colour, like that of the pansy.
PANSY, noun. (derogatory) (colloquial) (dated) A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.
PANSY, noun. (derogatory) (colloquial) A timid, weak man or boy; a wuss.
PANSY, adjective. Wimpy; spineless; feeble.
PANSY, adjective. Of a deep purple colour, like that of the pansy.

Dictionary definition

PANSY, noun. Large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors.
PANSY, noun. A timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive.
PANSY, noun. Offensive term for an openly homosexual man.

Wise words

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