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African violet

noun

Definition of African violet

: any of several tropical African gesneriads (especially Saintpaulia ionantha) widely grown as houseplants for their velvety fleshy leaves and showy purple, pink, or white flowers

First Known Use of African violet

circa 1897, in the meaning defined above

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African violet

noun

English Language Learners Definition of African violet

: a tropical plant from Africa that is grown indoors for its purple, pink, or white flowers

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African violet

noun

Kids Definition of African violet

: a tropical African plant often grown for its showy white, pink, or purple flowers and its velvety leaves

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