Definition of pansy in English:

pansy

nounPlural pansies ˈpanziˈpænzi

1A cultivated variety of viola with brightly coloured flowers.
Genus Viola, family Violaceae: several species and hybrids, in particular V. × wittrockiana
Example sentencesExamples
- Superb instant effects can be achieved by using semi-advanced seedlings of annual flowers such as lobelia, marigolds, pansies and primulas, which are all low-growing and suitable for containers.
- Seed catalogues can usually be relied upon to indicate which pansies and violas are good for most if not all the winters we are likely to experience.
- I plant pansies and violas, too, for color now and again in spring.
- Houseproud John and Maggie Briggs filled the wrought-iron hayracks with trailing geraniums, busy Lizzies, wild cornflowers, lobelia and pansies.
- Try bulbs, wallflowers and pansies in spring, summer bedding for the hotter months, autumn and winter interest from chrysanthemums and foliage plants.
2offensive, informal An effeminate or homosexual man.
〈非正式〉脂粉气的男子；同性恋男子
3South African A sand dollar with a purple marking on the shell that resembles a flower.
〈南非〉（壳上有紫花图案的）毛饼海胆
Echinodiscus bisperforatus, class Echinoidea
Example sentencesExamples
- GnRH immunoreactivity has also been identified in two anthozoan species: the sea pansy, Renilla koellikeri, and the sea anemone, Nematostella vectensis.
- The unusual ‘sea pansy,’ Renilla, has a primary polyp that is broad and flattened, with autozooids and siphonozooids on the upper surface.
- In the sea pansy, Renilla koellikeri, serotonin can stimulate rhythmic muscular contraction and spawning, and melatonin can inhibit these contractions.

Origin

Late Middle English: from French pensée 'thought, pansy', from penser 'think', from Latin pensare, frequentative of pendere 'weigh, consider'.

pensive from Late Middle English:
Pensive is from Old French pensif from penser ‘to think’: this is via Latin pensare ‘to ponder’ from pendere ‘to weigh’. The notion is of ‘weighing up’ the merits of various options. Ponder (Middle English) ‘to consider, weigh things up’ and ponderous (Late Middle English) ‘weighty’ come from the same root. The flower name pansy also comes from the same source, being the English spelling of the French pensée ‘thought’. This is because of the face-like markings on the flowers, which in old varieties looked as if they were hanging down pensively. See penthouse

Rhymes

tansy

Definition of pansy in US English:

pansy

nounˈpænziˈpanzē

1A popular cultivated viola with flowers in rich colors, with both summer- and winter-flowering varieties.
圆三色堇，三色紫罗兰
Genus Viola, family Violaceae: several species and hybrids, in particular the commonly cultivated V. cornuta
Example sentencesExamples
- Try bulbs, wallflowers and pansies in spring, summer bedding for the hotter months, autumn and winter interest from chrysanthemums and foliage plants.
- Houseproud John and Maggie Briggs filled the wrought-iron hayracks with trailing geraniums, busy Lizzies, wild cornflowers, lobelia and pansies.
- Seed catalogues can usually be relied upon to indicate which pansies and violas are good for most if not all the winters we are likely to experience.
- Superb instant effects can be achieved by using semi-advanced seedlings of annual flowers such as lobelia, marigolds, pansies and primulas, which are all low-growing and suitable for containers.
- I plant pansies and violas, too, for color now and again in spring.
2offensive, informal An effeminate or homosexual man.
〈非正式〉脂粉气的男子；同性恋男子

Origin

Late Middle English: from French pensée ‘thought, pansy’, from penser ‘think’, from Latin pensare, frequentative of pendere ‘weigh, consider’.

单词	pansy
释义	Definition of pansy in English: pansy nounPlural pansies ˈpanziˈpænzi 1A cultivated variety of viola with brightly coloured flowers. Genus Viola, family Violaceae: several species and hybrids, in particular V. × wittrockiana Example sentencesExamples Superb instant effects can be achieved by using semi-advanced seedlings of annual flowers such as lobelia, marigolds, pansies and primulas, which are all low-growing and suitable for containers. Seed catalogues can usually be relied upon to indicate which pansies and violas are good for most if not all the winters we are likely to experience. I plant pansies and violas, too, for color now and again in spring. Houseproud John and Maggie Briggs filled the wrought-iron hayracks with trailing geraniums, busy Lizzies, wild cornflowers, lobelia and pansies. Try bulbs, wallflowers and pansies in spring, summer bedding for the hotter months, autumn and winter interest from chrysanthemums and foliage plants. 2offensive, informal An effeminate or homosexual man. 〈非正式〉脂粉气的男子；同性恋男子 3South African A sand dollar with a purple marking on the shell that resembles a flower. 〈南非〉（壳上有紫花图案的）毛饼海胆 Echinodiscus bisperforatus, class Echinoidea Example sentencesExamples GnRH immunoreactivity has also been identified in two anthozoan species: the sea pansy, Renilla koellikeri, and the sea anemone, Nematostella vectensis. The unusual ‘sea pansy,’ Renilla, has a primary polyp that is broad and flattened, with autozooids and siphonozooids on the upper surface. In the sea pansy, Renilla koellikeri, serotonin can stimulate rhythmic muscular contraction and spawning, and melatonin can inhibit these contractions. Origin Late Middle English: from French pensée 'thought, pansy', from penser 'think', from Latin pensare, frequentative of pendere 'weigh, consider'. pensive from Late Middle English: Pensive is from Old French pensif from penser ‘to think’: this is via Latin pensare ‘to ponder’ from pendere ‘to weigh’. The notion is of ‘weighing up’ the merits of various options. Ponder (Middle English) ‘to consider, weigh things up’ and ponderous (Late Middle English) ‘weighty’ come from the same root. The flower name pansy also comes from the same source, being the English spelling of the French pensée ‘thought’. This is because of the face-like markings on the flowers, which in old varieties looked as if they were hanging down pensively. See penthouse Rhymes tansy Definition of pansy in US English: pansy nounˈpænziˈpanzē 1A popular cultivated viola with flowers in rich colors, with both summer- and winter-flowering varieties. 圆三色堇，三色紫罗兰 Genus Viola, family Violaceae: several species and hybrids, in particular the commonly cultivated V. cornuta Example sentencesExamples Try bulbs, wallflowers and pansies in spring, summer bedding for the hotter months, autumn and winter interest from chrysanthemums and foliage plants. Houseproud John and Maggie Briggs filled the wrought-iron hayracks with trailing geraniums, busy Lizzies, wild cornflowers, lobelia and pansies. Seed catalogues can usually be relied upon to indicate which pansies and violas are good for most if not all the winters we are likely to experience. Superb instant effects can be achieved by using semi-advanced seedlings of annual flowers such as lobelia, marigolds, pansies and primulas, which are all low-growing and suitable for containers. I plant pansies and violas, too, for color now and again in spring. 2offensive, informal An effeminate or homosexual man. 〈非正式〉脂粉气的男子；同性恋男子 Origin Late Middle English: from French pensée ‘thought, pansy’, from penser ‘think’, from Latin pensare, frequentative of pendere ‘weigh, consider’.
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