
Noah Webster
Dames-violet
DAME'S-VIOLET or DAME-WORT, noun A plant of the genus Hesperis; called also queen's gilliflower, or rocket. It is remarkable for its fragrant odor, and ladies are fond of having it in their apartments.
DAME'S-VIOLET or DAME-WORT, noun A plant of the genus Hesperis; called also queen's gilliflower, or rocket. It is remarkable for its fragrant odor, and ladies are fond of having it in their apartments.