pansy

/ˈpænzi/

/ˈpænzi/

Other forms: pansies

Definitions of pansy

1. noun

   large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors
   synonyms: Viola tricolor hortensis

   type of:

   viola

   any of the numerous plants of the genus Viola
2. noun

   a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive
   synonyms: Milquetoast, milksop, pantywaist, sissy

   type of:

   coward

   a person who shows fear or timidity
3. noun

   offensive term for an openly homosexual man
   type of:

   gay man

   a homosexual man