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A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

To be a shrinking/wilting violet

Home The Lexicon To be a shrinking/wilting violet

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To be a shrinking/wilting violet

Definition

To be extremely shy, timid, or modest.

Language

English

Type

Floramorph

Subcategory

Flowers

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