viola

n. a wooden musical instrument with strings that you play with a bow. It looks like a violin but is slightly larger and has a deeper sound.

n. a bowed string instrument of the violin family, larger than a violin and tuned a fifth lower. It typically functions as the alto voice in an orchestra or string quartet.

“She played the viola in the school orchestra because she loved its warm, low sound.”

“The composer assigned the haunting solo melody to the viola, taking advantage of the instrument's unique, mellow timbre in its middle register.”

n. a small plant with colourful flowers, often purple, yellow, or white. Pansies and violets are types of violas.

n. any plant of the genus Viola, characterized by zygomorphic flowers and typically heart-shaped leaves.

“We planted bright purple violas in the garden to add some colour in the spring.”

“The botanist noted that several species of viola were thriving in the damp, shaded areas of the woodland floor.”

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