African violet

/ˌæfrəkən ˌvaɪ(ə)lət/

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Definitions of African violet

noun
tropical African plant cultivated as a houseplant for its violet or white or pink flowers

synonyms: Saintpaulia ionantha

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flower
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

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