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carnation
[kahr-ney-shuhn]
noun
any of numerous cultivated varieties of the clove pink, Dianthus caryophyllus, having long-stalked, fragrant, usually double flowers in a variety of colors: the state flower of Ohio.
pink; light red.
Obsolete.the color of flesh.
adjective
having the color carnation.
carnation
/ ɑːˈԱɪʃə /
noun
Also called: clove pink.a Eurasian caryophyllaceous plant, Dianthus caryophyllus, cultivated in many varieties for its white, pink, or red flowers, which have a fragrant scent of cloves
the flower of this plant
a pink or reddish-pink colour
( as adjective )
a carnation dress
(often plural) a flesh tint in painting
Word History and Origins
Origin of carnation1
Word History and Origins
Origin of carnation1
Example Sentences
The comedian sent a bouquet of roses and carnations to Wood, which she shared to Instagram.
“It doesn’t make everything carnations and roses and you come back and start seeing rainbows and unicorns everywhere,” Sean said.
There are carnations, chrysanthemums, and an abundance of roses in almost every hue.
Red carnations were laid below pictures of fallen fighters at a memorial on Sunday, press agency Reuters reported, while some attendees lit candles.
As well as leaving roses and carnations here, visitors are placing dolls and soft toys on the flowers.
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When To Use
A carnation is a fragrant flower that’s commonly reddish-pink but is found in a variety of colors, including white, pale pink, red, and even purple. Some varieties are striped.Another name for the carnation is clove pink. Its scientific name is Dianthus caryophyllus.Carnations are some of the most popular flowers to give as gifts. They are often given to mothers on Mother’s Day.Different colors of carnations are said to have different meanings when presented as gifts. For example, red carnations are said to represent longing or admiration.The carnation is the state flower of Ohio. It’s also the January birth flower (a flower that’s associated with a particular month in the same way as a birthstone).The word carnation can also be used as a word for a pink or light red color like that of the flower.Example: My prom corsage was made of lovely pink carnations.
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