Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Johnny-Jump-Up.
Johnny-Jump-Up - as a noun
A common and long cultivated european herb from which most common garden pansies are derived
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heartsease13love-in-idlenesspink of my johnviola tricolorwild pansyCommon violet of the eastern united states with large pale blue or purple flowers resembling pansies
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bird's-foot violetpansy violetviola pedatawood violetExample Sentences
"I planted some johnny-jump-ups in my garden."
"The children were happily picking johnny-jump-ups from the field."
"She wore a beautiful johnny-jump-up in her hair."
"The johnny-jump-up added a splash of color to the bouquet."
"The park was filled with johnny-jump-ups during springtime."
