Plural of violet; small purple, blue, or white flowers, or the color violet itself.
From Old French 'violete,' derived from Latin 'viola.' The flower name is ancient and may relate to the color violet or possibly to the Greek goddess Io, who was transformed into a heifer.
Violets are edible and were once used in medieval courts as both decoration and food—the Romans believed they could cure anger, and Napoleon's supporters wore violets to show their loyalty, making them a flower with political history.
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