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violette

Violette is the feminine form of violet in French. It functions as a color term when describing feminine nouns (for example, une robe violette) and as the name of the violet flower, la violette. The word derives from the Latin violaceus, through Old French.

In botany, violette refers to the small, perennial flowers of the genus Viola, commonly called violets in

As a given name, Violette is used in French-speaking communities. It has been borne by several notable

See also

Violet

Violetta

Violet (disambiguation)

English.
The
plants
are
widely
cultivated
as
ornamentals
and
appear
in
woodlands
and
gardens.
The
violet
flower
has
a
long
history
in
symbolism
and
horticulture,
and
the
color
violet
is
associated
with
various
cultural
meanings
in
Western
art
and
fashion.
people,
including
the
French
author
Violette
Leduc
(1907–1972)
and
Violette
Nozière
(1909–1933),
a
historical
figure
known
for
a
high-profile
murder
case.
In
contemporary
use,
the
name
appears
in
literature,
film,
and
fashion,
and
is
sometimes
adopted
for
products
and
brands
seeking
a
French
association.