viooltje

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Etymology

From viool +‎ -tje.

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Noun

viooltje n (plural viooltjes)

  1. (literally) diminutive of viool: little violin

Noun

viooltje n (plural viooltjes)

  1. (botany) the common appellation, regardless of size, for any violet, an ornamental fragrant plant genus (including the pansy)
    Synonym: violet
    Hypernym: viooltjesfamilie
    Hyponyms: driekleurig viooltje, duinviooltje

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References

  • M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition)

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