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violet /vi·o·let/ (vi´o-let) 1. the color produced by the shortest waves of the visible spectrum, beyond indigo, approximately 380 to 420 nm. 2. a dye or stain with this color. crystal violet , gentian violet, methyl violet gentian violet; see under gentian.
violet, n Latin name:
Viola odorata; parts used: leaves, flowers; uses: clears mucus from lungs, eczema, inflammation of the eye, insomnia, coughs, bronchial conditions; precautions: possible contact dermatitis. Also called sweet violet. violet the reddish blue color produced by the shortest rays of the visible spectrum. crystal violet, gentian violet, methyl violet
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