Meaning of the word pansy in English

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pansy

US /ˈpæn.zi/
UK /ˈpæn.zi/

Noun

1.

a popular cultivated hybrid plant, grown for its brightly colored, often multicolored, flowers

Example:
The garden was full of vibrant pansies.
She planted rows of purple and yellow pansies along the path.
2.

(derogatory, offensive) a man regarded as weak and effeminate

Example:
He was called a pansy for not wanting to fight.
Don't be such a pansy, just try it!
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