English Explanatory Dictionary

heartsease

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A common European wild flower, Viola tricolor; the wild pansy.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-heartsease.wav

Word forms

heartsease heartseases heart's-ease heart's ease

Etymology

From heart + -s- + ease: an infusion made from the plant is traditionally believed to cure lovesickness.

Synonyms

Johnny-jump-up pansy wild pansy
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