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Dutch
Etymology
From viool + -tje.
Pronunciation
Noun
viooltje n (plural viooltjes)
- (literally) diminutive of viool: little violin
Noun
viooltje n (plural viooltjes)
- (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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