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