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heartsease

heart·sease

uncommon

noun

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violet of Pacific coast of North America having white petals tinged with yellow and deep violet

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3.

common Old World viola with creamy often violet-tinged flowers

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Origin

From heart + -s- + ease: an infusion made from the plant is traditionally believed to cure lovesickness.

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