violett — meaning in English

English meaning

• lilac noun A shrub (genus Syringa) that produces clusters of fragrant white, pink, or purple flowers.
• purple adj Having the color between red and blue, like violet or lavender.
• violet noun A small plant with fragrant purple or blue flowers, or the flower itself.

Senses

violett is used for these senses in English:

• lilac Having a pale purple colour.
• lilac A pale purple color, the color of some lilac flowers.
• violet Of a violet colour.
• violet A plant or flower of the genus Viola, especially the fragrant Viola odorata; (inexact) similar-looking plants and flowers.
• violet The color of most violets; the colour evoked by the shortest visible wavelengths between 380 and 435 nm, an additive tertiary colour.

lilac — full definition

1. noun A shrub (genus Syringa) that produces clusters of fragrant white, pink, or purple flowers.
2. noun A pale purple color, named after the flower.
3. adj Of a pale purple color.

purple — full definition

1. adj Having the color between red and blue, like violet or lavender.
2. adj Overly elaborate or ornate in writing style.
3. verb To turn or make something purple in color.

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