viola

/viˈoʊlə/
noun
  1. A stringed musical instrument slightly larger than a violin, with a deeper, richer tone, played with a bow.
    • She switched from violin to viola because she preferred its warmer sound.
    • The orchestra's viola section provided a beautiful middle voice in the symphony.
    • He practiced his viola part every evening for the upcoming concert.
  2. A plant of the genus Viola, which includes pansies and violets, typically with five-petaled flowers in shades of purple, blue, yellow, or white.
    • The garden was full of colorful violas blooming in early spring.
    • She planted violas along the walkway for a cheerful border.
    • Wild violas grow in the meadow and have a delicate fragrance.
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