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pansy

The correct spelling is pansy.

How to pronounce pansy

/ˈpæn.zi/
noun

IPA: /ˈpæn.zi/

Say it like: Pan-see

The correct spelling is pansy. A cultivated flowering plant, derived by hybridization within species Viola tricolor.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A cultivated flowering plant, derived by hybridization within species Viola tricolor.
  2. 2.A deep purple colour, like that of the pansy.
  3. 3.Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Junonia. Also called arguses.
  4. 4.A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.
  5. 5.A timid, weak man or boy; a wuss.

verb

  1. 1.(usually with "around" or "about") To mess about; to fail to get things done.

adjective

  1. 1.Wimpy; spineless; feeble.
  2. 2.Of a deep purple colour, like that of the pansy.

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