Definition

A type of plant that comes from crossing different kinds of violets, known for its small, colorful flowers. It can also mean a feeling of peace or calmness.

Example

The garden was filled with heartsease, adding vibrant colors to the landscape.

Conversation

I just planted some flowers in my garden, and I’m really excited about them.

That sounds great! What kind did you choose?

I went for some heartsease because I love their colors.

Nice choice! They really bring a sense of calm to the garden.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Heartsease is formed from "heart" (from Old English "heorte", meaning the organ that pumps blood and also symbolizes emotion) and "ease" (from Old French "aise", meaning comfort or freedom from pain). The word "heartsease" refers to a state of emotional comfort or peace, often associated with love or contentment.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'heart' representing emotions and 'ease' meaning comfort — together, heartsease signifies a feeling of emotional comfort or peace.

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