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pansy

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: pansy

1
n
large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors
2
n
a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: pansy
1

n large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors

Synonyms:
Viola tricolor hortensis
Type of:
viola
any of the numerous plants of the genus Viola
2

n a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive

Synonyms:
Milquetoast, milksop, pantywaist, sissy
Type of:
coward
a person who shows fear or timidity

n offensive term for an openly homosexual man

Synonyms:
fag, faggot, fagot, fairy, nance, poof, poove, pouf, queen, queer
Type of:
gay man, shirtlifter
a homosexual man
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