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Violet

Violet is a spectral color corresponding to visible light wavelengths of approximately 380 to 450 nanometers, positioned at the short-wavelength extremity of the electromagnetic spectrum beyond blue and adjacent to ultraviolet radiation, which the human eye perceives as a vivid bluish-purple hue.^[1]^[2]^[3] The designation originates from the similarly hued flowers of plants in the genus Viola, with the English term deriving via Old French violete from Latin viola, denoting the violet plant.^[4]^[5] Distinguishing violet from purple underscores fundamental optical principles: violet emerges from monochromatic light of its specific wavelength range, as observed in prismatic dispersion or rainbows, whereas purple constitutes a non-spectral composite achieved by combining red and blue wavelengths, yielding no single dominant frequency and relying on perceptual synthesis in the eye and brain.^[6]^[7] This differentiation, rooted in empirical spectroscopy, counters common conflation in non-technical discourse, where violet's purity as a rainbow constituent contrasts purple's artificiality absent in natural spectra.^[2] In applications spanning physics, where violet light exhibits higher photon energy conducive to photochemical reactions, to biology, where it influences plant phototropism via phytochrome responses, violet's properties inform advancements in optics and materials science.^[1]^[8]

Physical and Biological Foundations

The Color Violet in Optics and Perception

Violet light occupies the short-wavelength end of the visible electromagnetic spectrum, corresponding to wavelengths between approximately 380 and 450 nanometers.^[1]^[9] This range produces the highest frequency and photon energy among visible colors, with violet photons carrying about 3.26 electronvolts of energy at 380 nm, enabling phenomena like greater dispersion in optical media where violet deviates more than longer wavelengths in prisms.^[8] In the visible range spanning roughly 380 to 700 nanometers, violet marks the boundary with ultraviolet, which is invisible to typical human vision but influences perception near the edge.^[1] Human perception of violet arises from the retinal response to these short wavelengths, primarily stimulating S-cones (short-wavelength sensitive, peaking around 420 nm) with minimal input from M- and L-cones, though L-cones exhibit secondary sensitivity in the deep violet region, contributing to subtle hue variations.^[10] Monochromatic violet appears distinct from non-spectral purples, which the brain constructs by combining red and blue/violet stimuli to fill the perceptual gap between spectrum ends, as no single wavelength exists between red and violet.^[11] This extraspectral perception of purple reflects the opponent-process nature of color vision, where violet evokes a bluish hue without the reddish admixture of purple, though cultural and lighting conditions often blur the terms in everyday use.^[12] Optically, violet's properties include higher scattering in the atmosphere compared to longer wavelengths, contributing to bluish skies but with violet's shorter path enhancing its rarity in natural broadband light; pure spectral violet requires narrowband sources like lasers or filtered emission.^[13] Perception thresholds vary individually due to factors like lens yellowing with age, which attenuates shorter violet wavelengths more than reds, shifting sensitivity toward longer hues in older observers.^[14]

The Genus Viola in Botany

The genus Viola belongs to the family Violaceae and encompasses approximately 664 accepted species, making it the largest genus in the family and one of the larger genera within the order Malpighiales.^[15] These plants originated in South America and subsequently dispersed to temperate and montane regions worldwide, with centers of diversity in the Andes, Mediterranean Europe, eastern Asia, and North America.^[15] Viola species exhibit a range of habits, predominantly as herbaceous annuals, biennials, or perennials, though rare subshrubs, shrubs, or treelets occur; they are classified as either caulescent (with stems) or acaulescent (stemless).^[15]^[16] Morphologically, Viola plants typically feature alternate leaves that are simple to pinnately compound, often with stipules, and flowers borne singly on peduncles.^[17] The flowers consist of five petals—four in unequal pairs and a spurred lower petal—displaying colors excluding red, with nectar guides in the corolla throat; sepals are generally equal and appendaged at the base.^[16] Reproduction involves two flower types in most species: chasmogamous flowers, which open and facilitate cross-pollination by insects, and cleistogamous flowers, which remain closed for self-pollination and seed production, a trait observed in about 60 of 73 North American species.^[17]^[18] Fruits are typically loculicidal capsules containing seeds with an elaiosome attractive to ants for dispersal.^[19] Viola species are distributed across temperate zones of both hemispheres, extending to subtropical and tropical montane areas but absent from Antarctica, with highest diversity in mesic habitats such as woodlands, grasslands, and streambanks.^[15] They thrive in varied soils but prefer moist, well-drained conditions, often forming colonies via rhizomes or stolons; ecological roles include providing early-season nectar for pollinators and serving as larval hosts for certain butterflies, such as fritillaries in North America.^[20] Some species exhibit phenotypic plasticity in response to light and competition, enabling persistence in disturbed or shaded understories.^[21]

Historical and Cultural Significance

Symbolism, Folklore, and Etymology

The English word "violet" entered the language around 1300 from Old French violete, a diminutive form of Latin viola, denoting a small wild plant with purplish-blue flowers native to the Mediterranean region.^[4] The botanical genus Viola, encompassing violets and related species, derives directly from this Latin root, which may trace further to Proto-Indo-European origins linked to vegetative or floral descriptors, though the precise prehistoric etymology remains uncertain.^[4] The color designation "violet" postdates the plant name, reflecting the flower's distinctive hue rather than an independent chromatic term.^[22] Across cultures, violet flowers have symbolized modesty and humility, attributed to their low-growing stature and downward-facing blooms that appear to bow in deference.^[23] Faithfulness, loyalty, and spiritual devotion recur as motifs, with blue violets in Victorian-era floriography (the symbolic language of flowers, popularized in 19th-century Britain and America) specifically denoting watchfulness, modesty, and enduring affection.^[23] ^[24] In ancient Greece, violets evoked love and fertility, incorporated into aphrodisiac potions and infused wines during rituals honoring deities like Aphrodite.^[25] Christian traditions associate violets with the Virgin Mary, interpreting their humility and early spring emergence as emblems of purity, divine grace, and the Annunciation.^[26] Native American lore, particularly among Haudenosaunee peoples, links violets to mental clarity and inward peace, used in practices fostering self-reflection.^[27] In folklore, violets feature prominently in Greek myths, such as the tale of Persephone gathering the flowers in a meadow when abducted by Hades to the underworld, symbolizing the transition from innocence to the cycle of death and rebirth.^[28] Roman customs tied violets to mourning and the afterlife, with garlands placed on tombs and infusions drunk to console the bereaved, reflecting their dual role in grief and renewal.^[29] European herbal traditions hold that violet leaves ward off malevolent spirits, often sewn into protective amulets or pillows for newborns to ensure safe slumber and tranquility.^[30] This protective quality extends to associations with peace and emotional healing, where violet-based remedies purportedly soothe heartache and promote calm amid adversity.^[30]

Traditional Medicinal and Culinary Applications

In traditional European herbalism, species of the genus Viola, particularly Viola odorata (sweet violet), were employed as expectorants and demulcents to alleviate respiratory ailments such as coughs, bronchitis, and whooping cough, with leaves and flowers prepared as infusions or syrups.^[31] Historical texts and folk practices also documented their use as poultices from fresh leaves to reduce skin tumors, swellings, and cancers of the breast, lungs, or digestive tract, attributing mild antitumor properties to their mucilaginous content.^[32] In Ayurvedic medicine, Viola odorata served as an antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant remedy for respiratory disorders, skin conditions, and as a mild sedative, often in decoctions from stems, flowers, and leaves.^[33] Native American ethnobotany recorded infusions of Viola species for treating dysentery, colds, coughs, and blood-related issues, with sweetened preparations specifically for cough relief, reflecting their role as accessible wild remedies in pre-colonial contexts.^[34] Chinese and broader Asian traditions similarly utilized violets for fever, respiratory problems, and as anticancer agents, emphasizing their cooling and detoxifying effects in polyherbal formulas.^[35] These applications extended to lymphatic support, with violet acting as a tonic for chronically swollen nodes, and emotional uses like comforting grief-stricken individuals by strengthening the heart, as noted in historical European lore.^[36] Culinary traditions incorporated Viola flowers and leaves for their mild flavor and nutritional profile, rich in vitamins A and C, as well as rutin, often added raw to salads or as garnishes in European dishes since antiquity.^[37] Ancient Greeks infused violet petals into wine for flavoring, a practice echoed in 14th-century desserts combining petals with rice pudding and almonds, while later uses included candied flowers, syrups, jams, jellies, and herbal vinegars for beverages and confections.^[38] Leaves were sautéed, steamed, or stirred into soups as nutrient-dense thickeners, with dried forms brewed into teas; in Himalayan and Native contexts, Viola species flavored cuisines and beverages due to their colors and subtle taste, underscoring their dual role as both sustenance and subtle seasoning in traditional diets.^[31]^[39]

Geographical and Institutional Names

Settlements and Locations in the United States

Violet, Louisiana, is a census-designated place in St. Bernard Parish on the east bank of the Mississippi River, situated within the New Orleans metropolitan area.^[40] The community recorded a population of 5,758 in the 2020 United States Census.^[41] Its ZIP code is 70092, and it functions primarily as a residential suburb with proximity to industrial and maritime activities along the river.^[42] Violet Township, Fairfield County, Ohio, constitutes one of thirteen civil townships in the county and serves as a rapidly developing suburb of Columbus.^[43] The township's population stood at 45,788 according to 2020 Census data incorporated into subsequent estimates.^[44] It encompasses portions of the city of Pickerington and features gently rolling countryside with residential, commercial, and agricultural land uses, supporting growth along Interstate 70 and U.S. Route 33 corridors.^[43] The township provides services including fire and emergency medical response through its dedicated departments.^[45] Smaller unincorporated communities named Violet exist in other states, including one in Nueces County, Texas, with approximately 40 residents along State Highway 44. Additional minor locales bearing the name appear in Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, and West Virginia, though they lack significant population or distinct municipal status.^[46]

International Places and Features

Violet Town, located in northeastern Victoria, Australia, serves as a rural service center at the base of the Strathbogie Ranges, approximately 175 kilometers northeast of Melbourne along the Hume Highway. The settlement, with a population of around 950 residents, originated from early European exploration in 1836 and formal survey in 1838, experiencing growth during the 1860s gold rushes that drew settlers to nearby prospects. Its name commemorates the prolific native violets (genus Viola) noted by explorers, contributing to its establishment as one of the oldest surviving inland towns surveyed in the Port Phillip District. The area features heritage sites, including a memorial reserve and market grounds, supporting agriculture, tourism, and community events.^[47]^[48]^[49] In Canada, multiple geographical features carry the name Violet, primarily in Ontario. Violet Lake, a small body of water spanning about 14 hectares, lies in the province's Zone 10 near coordinates 47.5954°N, 81.1931°W, suitable for angling and remote recreation. Another Violet Lake, covering roughly 15 hectares, is situated in Zone 8 at 49.6345°N, 81.2745°W, within forested terrain. Additionally, a locality named Violet exists in Lennox and Addington County, part of Loyalist Township, reflecting minor populated or historical designations amid rural landscapes. These names likely derive from local flora or early settlers, though specific etymological records remain sparse in official gazetteers.^[50]^[51]^[52]

Human Associations

Notable Individuals

Violet Jessop (1887–1971) was an Argentine-born ocean liner stewardess of Irish descent who survived three major maritime disasters: the collision of RMS Olympic in 1911, the sinking of RMS Titanic on April 15, 1912, and the sinking of HMHS Britannic on November 21, 1916.^[53] Serving as a stewardess on Titanic and a nurse on Britannic, her accounts detailed in her memoirs highlight her role in assisting passengers during evacuations.^[54] Violet Gibson (1876–1956), an Anglo-Irish aristocrat, attempted to assassinate Italian dictator Benito Mussolini on April 7, 1926, in Rome, firing a shot that grazed his nose.^[55] Motivated by anti-fascist and religious convictions, she was declared insane by Italian authorities, leading to her confinement in a British asylum until her death.^[56] Violet Oakley (1874–1961) was an American illustrator and muralist who became the first woman to receive a major public mural commission in the United States, decorating the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg starting in 1902 with Renaissance-inspired works.^[57] Her oeuvre included stained glass, portraits, and pacifist themes, establishing her as a key figure in Philadelphia's artistic scene.^[58] Violet Bonham Carter (1887–1969), daughter of British Prime Minister H. H. Asquith, was a prominent Liberal Party politician, orator, and diarist known for her critiques of fascism and advocacy for liberal causes in the interwar period.^[59] Violet Brown (1900–2017), a Jamaican supercentenarian, held the title of world's oldest verified living person from April 15, 2017, until her death on September 15, 2017, at age 117 years and 189 days.^[60] Born to a farming family, she outlived global conflicts and technological shifts, attributing her longevity to faith and family ties.^[61]

Naval and Maritime History

The name Violet has been borne by multiple vessels in the navies of the United States and the United Kingdom, reflecting traditions of naming warships after flowers or natural elements. The earliest recorded Royal Navy ship of the name dates to 1588, though details of its service are sparse; by the 19th century, subsequent vessels included a lugger acquired in 1806 that conducted minor captures before being broken up in 1812.^[62]^[63] In the United States Navy, USS Violet served as a wooden-hulled steam tug during the American Civil War, originally constructed as Martha in Brooklyn, New York, in 1862 and purchased on December 30, 1862, for $12,000. Assigned to the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron, she supported operations including towing duties and assisting ironclads like USS Roanoke from April to July 1864, and participated in the Siege of Petersburg by towing monitors and supply vessels along the James River until sold out of service in 1865.^[64]^[65] The Royal Navy's HMS Violet (1897), a Doxford-type three-funnel destroyer of the Violet class, was laid down in 1896, launched on May 3, 1897, and commissioned later that year as part of the 1896–1897 Naval Estimates program to counter torpedo boat threats. Displacing 345 long tons and armed with one 12-pounder gun and three 6-pounder guns, she served in the Seventh Destroyer Flotilla from 1913 to 1917, then transferred to the Nore Local Defence Flotilla until sold for scrap in 1920.^[66]^[67] During World War II, HMS Violet (K35), a Flower-class corvette ordered under the 1939 emergency program, was laid down on March 21, 1940, launched on December 30, 1940, and commissioned on February 3, 1941, at Simons & Co., Renfrew, Scotland. Armed with a 4-inch gun, anti-aircraft weapons, and depth charges, she escorted convoys in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, surviving U-boat attacks and contributing to anti-submarine warfare; adopted by the town of Ulverston, Cumbria, in 1942 under the Warship Weeks scheme, she was paid off in 1945, converted to merchant service as La Aguera and later Claudio Sabadell, and scrapped in Bilbao, Spain, in October 1970.^[62]^[68]^[69] Other maritime vessels included US Lighthouse Service tender USLHT Violet (1870–1910), repurposed from the Civil War tug, and Coast Guard cutter USCGC Violet (WAGL-250, ex-USS Violet), a 1930-built steel-hulled tender transferred for navigational aid duties until the 1960s. These examples highlight Violet's recurring use in auxiliary and escort roles across naval and maritime operations.^[64]^[70]

Representations in Media and Entertainment

Film and Literature

In literature, violets often symbolize modesty, fidelity, humility, and the transience of youth or life. William Shakespeare referenced the flower in multiple plays, including Hamlet (c. 1600), where Ophelia links violets to faithfulness amid grief, declaring, "I would give you some violets, but they withered all when my father died," evoking themes of untimely death and sorrow.^[71] The flower appears similarly in Pericles, Prince of Tyre (c. 1608) and The Winter's Tale (c. 1611), signifying renewal and the fleeting beauty of spring.^[71] Poets have long employed violets to convey humility and quiet endurance. In Jane Taylor's "The Violet" (1804), the flower grows modestly in a shady bed, bending its head as if to conceal its loveliness from view.^[72] Pablo Neruda's "Ode to a Cluster of Violets" (1954) praises their rooted persistence amid adversity, likening them to resilient, unassuming life forms.^[73] Earlier, in ancient Greek poetry, Sappho (c. 630–570 BCE) associated violets with erotic love and beauty, contributing to their enduring sapphic connotations in Western verse.^[74] Novels have used violets to denote brevity and virtue. Charlotte Brontë's Villette (1853) deploys them to symbolize the short-lived heroism of Paul Emanuel, echoing Hamlet's motifs of early death while highlighting Napoleonic traits.^[75] The flower's classical ties to eros and ecstasy, as noted in mythological accounts like Io's transformation by Zeus, further embed it in literary explorations of love and metamorphosis.^[76] In film, violets evoke fragility and lost innocence. Sofia Coppola's The Virgin Suicides (1999), adapted from Jeffrey Eugenides's novel, employs them to underscore the ephemeral youth of the Lisbon sisters, blending beauty with inevitable decline.^[77] Adaptations of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, including Greta Gerwig's 2019 version, depict Amy March arranging violets to represent her early innocence and domestic grace.^[78] Such imagery aligns with the flower's broader symbolic role in cinema, where it parallels literary themes of modesty against mortality.

Music and Performing Arts

Violet is a musical with music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by Brian Crawley, which premiered off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons in 1997 before transferring to Broadway in a 2014 revival starring Sutton Foster at the American Airlines Theatre, where it opened on April 20.^[79]^[80] Adapted from Doris Betts' short story "The Ugliest Pilgrim," the narrative follows Violet Harmson, a young woman scarred by a childhood accident, as she journeys by bus across the American South in 1964 seeking healing from a faith healer amid encounters touching on faith, race, and self-perception.^[81] The production earned a Drama Critics' Circle Award and a Tony nomination for Best Revival of a Musical, noted for its blend of folk, gospel, and roots music in Tesori's score.^[82] In classical music, the violet flower has inspired several lieder. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed "Das Veilchen" (The Violet), K. 476, in Vienna in June 1785, setting a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe that allegorizes the flower's trampling by a shepherdess as a symbol of lost innocence.^[83]^[84] Franz Schubert's "Viola" (Violet), D. 786, written in March 1823 to text by Franz von Schober, depicts the flower as a lovesick entity yearning for spring's arrival, only to wither in anticipation, structured as an extended ballad with recurring motifs.^[85]^[86] Croatian composer Dora Pejačević included "Violet" as the second movement in her piano cycle The Life of Flowers, Op. 19, around 1905, portraying the flower's delicate character through impressionistic harmonies.^[87] Popular music features songs titled "Violet" or referencing the hue, such as Hole's grunge track "Violet" from their 1994 album Live Through This, which critiques fame and relationships through raw, distorted instrumentation.^[88] U2's "Ultra Violet (Light My Way)" from 1991's Achtung Baby employs the color as a metaphor for enlightenment and desire in an anthemic rock arrangement.^[89] More recently, Tory Lanez released "The Color Violet" in 2020 as part of his synth-pop album Alone at Prom, evoking 1980s influences in its thematic exploration of emotion.^[90]

Video Games and Interactive Media

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet prominently features the color violet in its branding and gameplay elements, serving as the counterpart to the red-themed Pokémon Scarlet. Released worldwide on November 18, 2022, for the Nintendo Switch, the dual titles introduce an open-world region called Paldea, where violet motifs appear in version-exclusive Paradox Pokémon and story arcs involving time manipulation.^[91] The games achieved Nintendo's largest launch ever, selling over 10 million combined units in the first three days, and reached 26.79 million units sold as of March 31, 2025, making them the second best-selling Pokémon titles on Switch.^[92] ^[93] Independent titles also incorporate "Violet" directly in their names and narratives. Violet and the Lost Colors, a turn-based RPG Maker adventure released on itch.io, casts players as a witch named Violet exploring a forest to recover seven lost colors, emphasizing puzzle-solving and color-based mechanics.^[94] Violet Wisteria, a side-scrolling action platformer available on Nintendo Switch, draws from Japanese fantasy tropes, with the protagonist wielding tri-color attacks amid violet-hued environments.^[95] Horror genres feature Violet-themed entries, such as the short indie game Violet, which involves atmospheric exploration and tension-building narratives, as showcased in gameplay analyses from November 2024.^[96] An upcoming PS5 title, Code Violet, announced via trailer on January 17, 2025, follows protagonist Violet evacuating a creature-infested complex under emergency protocols, blending survival horror with escape objectives.^[97] Characters named Violet or Vi (short for Violet) appear across franchises, often tied to the name's connotations of resilience or mystery. In League of Legends, Vi operates as a playable champion with gauntlet-based combat, introduced in the multiplayer online battle arena since its early expansions. In Tekken, Violet serves as the alter ego of Lee Chaolan, a roboticist and CEO disguise used in corporate intrigue storylines. These representations leverage the name for thematic depth without altering core gameplay mechanics.

Contemporary and Technological Uses

Commercial Brands and Services

Violet Grey is a luxury beauty retailer founded in 2013 by Cassandra Grey and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, specializing in a curated selection of makeup, skincare, hair care, and wellness products vetted by industry insiders.^[98]^[99] The brand emphasizes high-end, expert-approved offerings from labels such as Chanel, Charlotte Tilbury, and Westman Atelier, and operates both online and through physical retail.^[100] Acquired by Farfetch in January 2022 for an undisclosed sum, Violet Grey was repurchased by Grey and chief brand officer Sarah Brown in September 2024 amid Farfetch's financial challenges.^[99]^[101] My Violet is an online apparel boutique launched to offer pastel-colored clothing in sizes XS to 5X, targeting a soft, dreamlike aesthetic for customers seeking to expand their wardrobe palettes.^[102] In the healthcare sector, Violet operates as a platform founded in 2022 that evaluates providers' competencies in delivering care tailored to communities including LGBTQIA+, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), rural residents, neurodivergent individuals, and veterans, with the aim of standardizing inclusive practices.^[103]^[104] The company, led by CEO Gaurang Choksi, provides analytics and training to healthcare organizations to address disparities.^[105] Violet Consulting delivers implementation, training, and optimization services for CRM systems like Salesforce, TargetX, and Education Cloud, primarily serving educational institutions to enhance user engagement and processes.^[106] Violet Office functions as a global brand design studio producing identities, motion graphics, digital products, and physical items across creative disciplines.^[107] Smaller entities include Violet PR, a New Jersey-based agency focused on media relations for economic development and social impact clients, and various local cleaning services like Violet House Cleaning.^[108]^[109]

Recent Developments and Events

In 2024, researchers at Cornell University advanced the discussion on potential biosignatures for extraterrestrial life by proposing that purple-pigmented bacteria, utilizing retinal-based proteins rather than chlorophyll, could dominate on planets orbiting cooler stars, potentially making purple a more common indicator of life than green on Earth-like worlds. This "Purple Earth" hypothesis builds on evidence that such bacteria were among Earth's earliest photosynthesizers before oxygenic photosynthesis prevailed, supported by lab experiments showing their efficiency under low-light redder spectra.^[110] Throughout 2025, multiple scientific publications clarified the perceptual distinction between violet—a spectral color at wavelengths of approximately 380–450 nm—and purple, a non-spectral hue fabricated by the brain through simultaneous activation of long- (red) and short-wavelength (blue-violet) cones without a corresponding pure wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum. Studies, including optical illusions demonstrating purple's instability under contextual changes, underscored how violet aligns with the visible spectrum's endpoint near ultraviolet, while purple's perception varies with physiological factors like cone sensitivity. These findings, drawn from psychophysics experiments, refute earlier assumptions equating the two and highlight violet's role in precise color science applications, such as display calibration.^[11]^[111]^[112] Advancements in materials science included 2025 reviews of molecular designs for near-ultraviolet emitters, optimizing violet-range phosphors for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) through strategies like steric hindrance and electron-withdrawing groups to enhance efficiency and stability in displays and lighting. These emitters target emission peaks around 400 nm, enabling higher color gamut in next-generation screens while addressing degradation issues in blue-violet transitions. Independent validations confirmed improved quantum yields exceeding 80% in select prototypes.^[113]

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Feb 26, 2019 · Viola odorata leaves and flowers are rich in vitamins A and C, and rutin. They can be used fresh, dried, or made into tinctures for medicine.Picking Posies · Good Host Plants Make Good... · Sweet Medicine
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Wild Food: Violets - Wild Walks Southwest - Rachel Lambert
Feb 25, 2021 · Violet flowers have a high vitamin C and A content. They have been used to treat colds and in cough syrups and for internal and external ...Violets Viola (violaceae) · Are All Violets Edible? · Which Are The Best Violets...
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Violet | Explore Louisiana
Violet is a small community on the eastern outskirts of New Orleans, just a few miles from the sights and sounds of the French Quarter.
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Violet CDP, Louisiana - U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
Housing Units, July 1, 2024, (V2024), X ; Owner-occupied housing unit rate, 2019-2023, 78.5% ; Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2019-2023, $180,100.
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The ZIP Code, Map and Demographics of Violet, LA
70092 is the only ZIP Code for Violet, LA · ZIP Code: Violet, LA has only 1 Standard ZIP assigned to it by the U.S. Postal Service. · Parish: The County, Parish, ...
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Our History | Violet Township, OH
Set in the gently rolling countryside of northwest Fairfield County, Violet Township is one of the most desirable and fastest-growing suburban areas in Ohio.
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[XLS] SUB-MCD-EST2024-POP-39 - Census.gov
Violet township, Fairfield County, Ohio, 45788, 46021, 47048, 47992, 49243, 50271. 426, Walnut township, Fairfield County, Ohio, 6678, 6693, 6706, 6731, 6798 ...
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Violet Township, OH | Official Website
The Board of Trustees of Violet Township, Fairfield County, Ohio, will hold a public hearing to consider an amendment to the contract establishing and governing ...Fire & EMS · Contact · Government · Township Services
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How many cities are called Violet in America? - Geotargit
There are 6 places named Violet in America. ... All places in the world called "Violet". Location Violet: Louisiana · Mississippi · Missouri · North Carolina ...
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Visit Violet Town - Market - Accommodation - History - Violet Town
Violet Town is a small community of approx 950 people nestled at the foot of the Strathbogie Ranges in North East Victoria.Things to do · History · Accommodation · Map
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Violet Town | History and Information - Heart of Victoria
Violet Town, 180km north of Melbourne, is a peaceful retreat with a rich Gold Rush history, named for its violet flowers, and a popular destination for outdoor ...
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Violet Town and Shire | Victorian Places
Violet Town is 150 km north-east of Melbourne, between Euroa and Benalla. It is on the Melbourne to Wodonga railway and is bypassed by the Hume Freeway.<|separator|>
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Violet Lake, Ontario | Angler's Atlas
Violet Lake (47.5954, -81.1931), located in Zone 10, Ontario, Canada spans 14.2 hectares (approximately 35 acres or 142404 square meters).
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Violet Lake, Ontario | Angler's Atlas
Where is Violet Lake? Violet Lake (49.6345, -81.2745), located in Zone 8 , Ontario, Canada spans 15.4 hectares (approximately 38 acres or 153895 square meters).
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Violet Lake - Place names
Geographical naming authorities are in the process of addressing many offensive place names, but the work is still ongoing. For more information, please contact ...
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Unsinkable Violet Jessop: Survivor of the Titanic and two other ship ...
Violet was born on 2nd October 1887 near the city of Bahía Blanca in Argentina. The daughter of Irish immigrants, William and Katherine Jessop, she moved to ...
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Meet Violet Jessop — Survivor of Three Shipwrecks | HowStuffWorks
Mar 13, 2024 · Tracy V. Wilson and Holly Frey bring you the story of Violet Jessop, a stewardess and nurse in the early 20th century.
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Violet Gibson - The Irish woman who shot Benito Mussolini - BBC
Feb 20, 2021 · On 7 April 1926 an Irish woman stepped out from a crowd in Rome and fired a shot at one of the 20th century's most infamous dictators. One ...
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The Little-Known Story of Violet Gibson, the Irish Woman Who Shot ...
Mar 22, 2021 · According to the World, Gibson's passionate political and religious beliefs drove her to attempt to murder the Italian dictator in April 1926.
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Violet Oakley - cpc.state.pa.us
In 1902 Violet Oakley was the first woman artist to receive a large commission for adorning a capitol building in the United States.
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Violet Oakley - Woodmere Art Museum
A leading figure in American art throughout her lifetime, Violet Oakley (1874 -1961) was a painter, muralist, illustrator, portraitist, architectural and ...
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Violet Bonham Carter (Baroness Asquith of Yarnbury), 1887-1969
Violet Bonham Carter was born in Hampstead on 15 April 1887 as Helen Violet Asquith, the daughter of Herbert Henry Asquith and his first wife Helen Melland.
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World's oldest person Violet Moss-Brown from Jamaica dies age 117
Sep 18, 2017 · Ms Violet Moss-Brown of Duanvale, Trelawny, Jamaica - record holder for world's Oldest living person and Oldest living woman - has died at the age of 117.
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Violet Brown (1900-2017), the World's Oldest Person in year 2017 ...
Jun 2, 2023 · Violet Brown was born in Jamaica on Mar. 10, 1900. She became the WORLD's OLDEST PERSON following the death of Emma Morano on Apr. 15, 2017 and ...
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HMS Violet (K 35) of the Royal Navy - Allied Warships of WWII
History. Ordered under the 1939 emergency war programme. 7th Royal Navy ship to be so called, the first dating from 1588. Building time 10 months and 3 days ...
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HMS Violet (1806) | Military Wiki | Fandom
Violet was a lugger that the British Royal Navy acquired from the Commissioners of Customs in 1806. She made some small captures before she was broken up in ...
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Violet - Naval History and Heritage Command
Oct 23, 2015 · Violet, a wooden steam tug built as Martha in 1862 at Brooklyn, N.Y., was purchased by the Navy at New York City on 30 December 1862 for use ...
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USS Violet | Siege of Petersburg Online
Violet, a wooden steam tug built as Martha in 1862 at Brooklyn, N.Y., was purchased by the Navy at New York City on 30 December 1862 for use during the Civil ...
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H.M.S. Violet (1897) - The Dreadnought Project
Apr 27, 2022 · She served in the Seventh Destroyer Flotilla from at least mid-1913 until September 1917 when she went to join the Nore Local Defence Flotilla.
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Violet Class Royal Navy Destroyers - World Naval Ships
Photographs and history of the destroyers of the Violet Class, including HMS Violet and HMS Sylvia. HMS Violet, 3rd May 1897, Broken up in 1920. HMS Sylvia, 3rd ...<|separator|>
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HMS VIOLET K35, Royal Navy - For Posterity's Sake
Built at Simons & Co in Renfrew on the River Clyde, the ship was laid down on 21 March 1940. The ship was launched 30 December 1940 and commissioned 3 February ...
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H.M.S Violet Home Page - Platen Boring
Heritage Centre. In 1942 the town of Ulverston in Cumbria adopted H.M.S. Violet. A model, painting and a complete record of the ships movements, 1940-1946 ...
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USS Violet (WAGL-250) - DANFS - Ibiblio
Violet --a steel-hulled, twin-screw navigational aid tender built in 1930 at Manitowoc, Wis.--was serving the Coast Guard at Baltimore, Md., by mid-1941 and ...Missing: maritime | Show results with:maritime
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Shakespeare's Favourite Flowers: The Violet
May 27, 2021 · Here, the flower is associated with death and a young woman's sorrow over losing a loved one. As violets also symbolised faithfulness, her words ...
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The Violet by Jane Taylor - Poems | Academy of American Poets
Down in a green and shady bed A modest violet grew; Its stalk was bent, it hung its head, As if to hide from view. And yet it was a lovely flower, ...
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Ode to a Cluster of Violets by Pablo Neruda - Read A Little Poetry
Jul 30, 2010 · I am running towards you in a field full of violets, my heart on my sleeve, my hands free to touch the flowers. Ode to a Cluster of Violets
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Queer Botany: The Sapphic Violet
Dec 21, 2021 · The violet, its story and importance to the queer community can be traced back to Ancient Greece and the poet, Sappho (c. 600 BCE).
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Symbolic Meanings of Violets in Villette - Taylor & Francis Online
Apr 10, 2024 · Paul is linked to violets to both accentuate his Napoleonic characteristics and to symbolise his short life, evoking Hamlet. They imply his ...
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Violet - A Dictionary of Literary Symbols
Jun 22, 2017 · In classical literature the “violet” (Greek ion, Latin viola) referred to several kinds of flower, such as the pansy (viola tricolor), ...
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Symbolic Flowers in Movies | Hidden Meanings in Iconic Films
Few films use floral imagery as hauntingly as The Virgin Suicides, where violets symbolize innocence, fragility, and the irrevocable loss of youth. ...
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Flowers for Film Sets: Perfect Blooms for Every Scene - La Fraise Rose
Mar 5, 2023 · The character of Amy March is shown arranging delicate violets, which symbolize her youthfulness and innocence, while Jo March's character ...<|separator|>
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Violet - 2014 Broadway Musical: Tickets & Info
1997, Off-Broadway, Original Off-Broadway Production ; 2014, Broadway, Roundabout Production ; 2019, West End, London Premiere at Charing Cross Theatre
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Violet (Broadway, American Airlines Theatre, 2014) | Playbill
Violet tells the story of a young woman's quest for beauty amidst the image-obsessed landscape of the 1960s.
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Violet | Music Theatre International
As a girl, Violet was struck by a wayward axe blade when her father was chopping wood, leaving her with a visible scar across her face. With enough money ...
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VIOLET - Live Arts
VIOLET is a Drama Critics' Circle Award Winner and Tony Award Nominee for Best Revival of a Musical. “Heart-stirring … with its tangy flavors of country, gospel ...
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How Composers Set Goethe's “Das Veilchen” - Interlude.hk
Feb 16, 2020 · She sings this song in recognition of her mistake, the violet being a metaphorical stand-in for the crushed and crumpled young man who ...
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Song, "Das Veilchen" (K.476) - Mozart Composition
Song, "Das Veilchen" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Composed in 1785 in Vienna. Find sheet music and recordings.
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Viola, D. 786 Nacht und Traume, D. 827, FRANZ SCHUBERT (1797 ...
“Viola” is unified by Schubert's musical treatment of the recurring poetic material of verses 1, 5, 14, and 19, in which the snowdrop is successively exhorted ...
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Schubert- Viola, D. 786 (1823) - YouTube
Apr 17, 2022 · Composed March, 1823. This is one of Schubert's great ballades, along with Einsamkeit, D. 620. Unlike Einsamkeit, Viola is not a completely ...
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Dora Pejačević - The Life of Flowers, Op.19 No.2: Violet - YouTube
Dec 24, 2020 · Dora Pejačević - The Life of Flowers, Op.19 No.2: Violet ... music, and several compositions for large orchestra, arguably her best pieces.
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Hole - Violet - YouTube
Jul 14, 2011 · REMASTERED IN HD!! Official Music Video for Violet performed by Hole. #Hole #Violet #Remastered. ... 12 songs · Live Through This. Hole · Album.
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The Best Songs About Violet, Ranked By Votes - Ranker
Some of the songs featured below include Ultra Violet (Light My Way) by U2, Violet by Savage Garden, and Violet by Miles Davis.
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Tory Lanez - The Color Violet (Official Music Video) - YouTube
Nov 6, 2023 · Tory Lanez - The Color Violet (Official Music Video) From the 80's Album 'ALONE AT PROM' - OUT NOW Everywhere: ...
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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet have Nintendo's 'biggest launch ever' with ...
Nov 23, 2022 · Sales of the Nintendo Switch titles surpassed 10 million combined units in the first 72 hours following their worldwide release on November 18, 2022.
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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Become Second Best-Selling Games in ...
May 8, 2025 · Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, which were released in November 2022, have now sold 26.79 million units, surpassing the previous generation pair of games.<|separator|>
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Violet and the Lost Colors by daylieaf - Games
Rating 4.8 (55) Violet and the Lost Colors is a turn-based RPG Maker adventure game where you get to wander the depth of the forest as a witch to gather all the seven colors ...<|separator|>
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Humpday Horror - Violet - YouTube
Nov 20, 2024 · Welcome to Humpday horror, the series where I play Horror games for Wednesdays. This month is also all Nut November so I am playing a game ...
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Code Violet - Announcement Trailer | PS5 Games - YouTube
Jan 17, 2025 · ... With the evacuation protocol in effect, Violet's main goal is to escape the complex and save those she cares for, but with the creatures and ...Missing: flower name
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Violet Grey Acquired by Farfetch Ahead of Beauty Launch
Jan 28, 2022 · WHO: Violet Grey, founded in 2013 by Cassandra Grey, was built around the belief that customers want to feel confident in their purchase ...
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Violet Grey founder buys business back from Farfetch
Sep 16, 2024 · Violet Grey faces an even more competitive landscape today as specialists like Sephora and Ulta Beauty up the ante, by not only tapping industry ...
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Violet | Smarter provider data. Personalized health care, everywhere.
Violet measures provider-level capabilities to deliver person-centered care to LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, rural, neurodivergent, and veteran communities.
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Violet - Crunchbase Company Profile & Funding
Violet is a platform that helps the healthcare industry deliver more inclusive services. It enables identity-centered care for everyone.
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How healthcare startup Violet is tackling health disparities
Aug 9, 2023 · CEO Gaurang Choksi founded healthcare startup Violet, which aims to tackle health disparities by identifying and increasing the number of clinicians providing ...
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Services — Violet Consulting
Violet Consulting provides TargetX, Education Cloud, and Salesforce services including Implementations, Training, User Engagement, Process Review, ...
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Violet Office
Violet Office is a brand design studio working globally across disciplines to create brand identities, motion design, digital products, and physical objects.
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Violet PR | Boutique Public Relations Agency for Economic ...
Violet PR is a boutique New Jersey PR firm offering media relations, social media and content development for clients who make a difference.Client Showcase · Meet Our Team · Careers and Culture · Social Good
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Violet House Cleaning Services LLC
We offer reliable Commercial and Residential cleaning services with more than 25 years of experience. Ensuring we create a relaxing, fresh and clean ...
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In search for alien life, purple may be the new green
Apr 16, 2024 · Purple bacteria is one of the primary contenders for life that could dominate a variety of Earth-like planets orbiting different stars, ...Missing: violet | Show results with:violet<|control11|><|separator|>
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Scientists reveal mind-blowing reason purple is not a real color
Apr 11, 2025 · This is because violet has its own wavelength of light while purple doesn't. Most people are familiar with the sun's ultraviolet (UV) light, ...
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Purple is a lie: Why your brain invented a colour that does not exist ...
Apr 10, 2025 · Scientists have revealed that purple isn't a true spectral color. It's a creation of the brain when red and blue wavelengths are perceived simultaneously.Missing: modern | Show results with:modern
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Recent advances in the molecular designs of near ultraviolet ...
This review provides an overview of recent design advances in constructing violet emitters. It delves into their structure-function relationship focusing on ...