pansy
1. large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors (Freq. 19) • Syn: Viola tricolor hortensis • Hypernyms: viola 2. a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive • Syn: sissy, pantywaist, milksop, Milquetoast • Hypernyms: coward 3. offensive term for an openly homosexual man • Syn: fagot, faggot, fag, fairy, nance, queen, queer, poof, poove, pouf • Usage Domain: disparagement, depreciation, derogation • Hypernyms: gay man, shirtlifter
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