German

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Etymology

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From Nacht (night) +‎ Viole (violet), from the resemblance to violets and the fact that the scent of the flowers grows stronger towards dusk.

Noun

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Nachtviole

  1. Any of various species of flowering plants in the genus Hesperis.
    Synonym: Kilte

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