What is the meaning of pansy?

Large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors.
- synonyms: Viola tricolor hortensis
A timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive.
- synonyms: sissy, pantywaist, milksop, Milquetoast
Offensive term for an openly homosexual man.
- synonyms: fagot, faggot, fag, fairy, nance, queen, queer, poof, poove, pouf

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