Definition of Pansy

1. Noun. Large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors.

Exact synonyms: Viola Tricolor Hortensis
Generic synonyms: Viola

2. Noun. A timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive.
Exact synonyms: Milksop, Milquetoast, Pantywaist, Sissy
Generic synonyms: Coward

3. Noun. Offensive term for an openly homosexual man.
Exact synonyms: Fag, Faggot, Fagot, Fairy, Nance, Poof, Poove, Pouf, Queen, Queer
Language type: Depreciation, Derogation, Disparagement
Generic synonyms: Gay Man, Shirtlifter

Definition of Pansy

1. n. A plant of the genus Viola (V. tricolor) and its blossom, originally purple and yellow. Cultivated varieties have very large flowers of a great diversity of colors. Called also heart's-ease, love-in-idleness, and many other quaint names.

Definition of Pansy

1. a flowering plant [n -SIES]

Medical Definition of Pansy

1. Origin: F. Pensee thought, pansy, fr. Penser to think, L. Pensare to weigh, ponder. See Pensive. A plant of the genus Viola (V. Tricolour) and its blossom, originally purple and yellow. Cultivated varieties have very large flowers of a great diversity of colours. Synonym: heart's-ease, love-in-idleness, and many other quaint names. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pansy

pansinuitis
pansinusitis
pansinusitis
pansophic
pansophies
pansophy
panspermia
panspermic
panspermist
panspermy
pansporoblast
pansporoblastic
panstereorama
panstrongylus
pansy (current term)
pansy (current term)
pansystolic
pansystolic murmur
pansy orchid
pansy violet
pant
pant
pant-hoot
pantable
pantables
pantachromatic
pantagraph
pantalet
pantalets
pantalettes

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