Etymology

violescent

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Today it means: Somewhat violet in colour. Full definition →

Latin viola
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  1. Latin · derived fromviola“a violet”
  2. English todayviolescent

Latin viola (“a violet”), + -escent.

Words from the same roots

Latinviola all →

violetviola

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