heartsease

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the European wild pansy, Viola tricolor, a small flower with petals commonly marked in three colors

   Heartsease spread purple and yellow flowers along the garden path.

2. 2
   noun

   peace of mind or freedom from anxiety; archaic or literary

   The long-awaited letter brought her a measure of heartsease.

From late Middle English heart's ease, literally 'ease of the heart.' The flower received the name because preparations made from it were traditionally believed to relieve lovesickness or emotional distress; the same compound also remained a literary word for peace of mind.

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