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Violet

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Tomatillo. This is not strictly a tomato but a close relative. The original plant stock is still found growing in Central America. The fruit are smaller and sweeter than the other cultivars of tomatillos and perhaps this is why they are preferred by Mexican cooks.

Violet Moss Curled

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A variety of kale bred more for its appearance than its flavour.

violet sandpiper

[English] plural violet sandpipers

Half way in size between a knot and a dunlin, this is another coastal wader which lurks in the rocks.

Violette Native (nectarine)

[English] plural Violette Native nectarines

Violette Native nectarines

Violet Tomatillo

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This is not strictly a tomato but a close relative. The original parent stock is still found growing in Central America. The fruit are smaller and sweeter than the other cultivars of tomatillos and perhaps this is why they are preferred by Mexican cooks.

viper's grass

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Black salsify or scorzonera

virgin brandy

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Clear or white distilled spirits.

Virginia

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Virgin Mary

/VUR-jin MAY-ree/
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A cocktail consisting of tomato juice, a little lemon and Worcestershire sauce, with added Tabasco, salt and pepper, sometimes celery salt, for those who like them. A Bloody Mary is all the above but with vodka. Australians call a Virgin Mary a bloody shame.

Visayan

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