dog violet

/ˌdɔg ˈvaɪ(ə)lət/
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Other forms: dog violets

Definitions of dog violet
  1. noun
    Old World leafy-stemmed blue-flowered violet
    synonyms: Viola canina, heath violet
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    type of:
    violet
    any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
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