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Definition of wild pansy

wild pansy

Plural:wild pansies
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wild pansy Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A common Eurasian wildflower (Viola tricolor) having small blooms that are typically colored in vivid shades of purple, yellow, and white, widely known as the ancestor of the cultivated garden pansy.

Example

"During our hike across the Scottish highlands, we spotted clusters of the wild pansy growing close to the grassy trail."

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• Nearby Words

wild indigo
wild oat
wild oats
wild pansy
wild rice
wild rye
wild senna

Word Origin & Etymology

A combination of 'wild' and 'pansy'. The term 'pansy' derives from the Middle French word 'pensée', meaning 'thought', as the flower was historically associated with remembrance and contemplation.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wild pansy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wild pansy
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