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Definition of wild pansy
wild pansy
Plural:wild pansies
• noun
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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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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wild pansy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wild-pansy