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long-spurred violet

long-spurred violet

8.9
A small purple wildflower from eastern North America with a long thin tube at the back of the flower
  • noun
  • US
translation icon : violeta de espolón largo
  • The long-spurred violet blooms in shady woodlands throughout the spring.

Examples

  • Look at that beautiful long-spurred violet over there!

  • We spotted a cluster of long-spurred violets growing near the forest trail.

  • Gardeners appreciate the delicate appearance of the long-spurred violet in naturalized settings.

  • The long-spurred violet blooms in early spring.

  • The garden was filled with beautiful long-spurred violets blooming in shades of lilac-purple.

  • In spring, the long-spurred violet adds vibrant color to the woodland floor.

  • During our hike, we spotted a rare long-spurred violet growing near the stream.

Synonyms

Viola rostrata
vslong-spurred violet
  • Specialized
9.9

A violet with light purple flowers and a long thin spur

is the common name for the same plant

Surface Forms

long-spurred violet singular
long-spurred violets plural

Morphology

long-spurred + violet

The phrase literally describes a violet (the plant) that has a long spur; its meaning is compositionally built from 'long' + 'spurred' (having a spur) + 'violet'. This adjectival-noun botanical description follows normal English compounding and is cross-linguistically transparent, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents would readily understand it.

Etymology

Long-spurred violet The plant name long-spurred violet comes from the flower's shape: it has a long, thin spur at the back that holds nectar for insects. So it simply means 'a violet with a long spur'.