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Etymology edit

viool +‎ -tje

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viooltje n (plural viooltjes)

  1. (literally) Diminutive of viool, little violin
  2. (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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  • M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition) [Dutch dictionary in Dutch]

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