African Violet

Pronunciation: /ˈæfrɪkən ˈvaɪəlɪt/

Definitions of african violet

noun A flowering plant native to Tanzania and southeastern Kenya, known for its small, delicate purple flowers.

Example Sentences

A1 I have an African violet plant in my living room.

A2 African violets require regular watering and indirect sunlight to thrive.

B1 My grandmother has been growing African violets for years and has won many awards for them.

B2 African violets come in a variety of colors, including purple, pink, and white.

C1 The delicate petals of the African violet make it a popular choice for indoor gardening enthusiasts.

C2 African violets are known for their vibrant blooms and are often used as decorative houseplants.

adjective Describing the plant as being of African origin and having violet-colored flowers.

Example Sentences

A1 I have an African violet plant on my windowsill.

A2 She bought a beautiful African violet bouquet for her friend's birthday.

B1 The African violet leaves need to be kept moist but not too wet.

B2 The African violet society in town is hosting a workshop on proper care and propagation techniques.

C1 The rare African violet species discovered in the rainforest has unique characteristics.

C2 The African violet exhibition showcased a stunning array of colors and patterns.

Examples of african violet in a Sentence

formal The african violet is a popular houseplant known for its vibrant purple flowers.

informal I love how pretty african violets look on the windowsill.

slang My grandma has a bunch of those purple african violets in her garden.

figurative Her voice was as delicate and beautiful as an african violet.

Grammatical Forms of african violet

• past tense: African violeted
• plural: African violets
• comparative: more African violet
• superlative: most African violet
• present tense: is African violeting
• future tense: will African violet
• perfect tense: has African violeted
• continuous tense: is African violeting
• singular: African violet
• positive degree: African violet
• infinitive: to African violet
• gerund: African violeting
• participle: African violeted

Origin and Evolution of african violet

First Known Use: 1893 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'African violet' originated from the combination of the plant's native region in Africa and its violet-colored flowers.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a specific species of flowering plant native to Africa with violet-colored flowers, the term 'African violet' has since become a common name for a wide variety of cultivated violets in the Saintpaulia genus, regardless of their actual place of origin or flower color.