Definitions of carnation
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Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors
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synonyms:
Dianthus caryophyllus, clove pink, gillyflower
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type of:
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garden pink, pink
any of various flowers of plants of the genus Dianthus cultivated for their fragrant flowers
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garden pink, pink
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a pink or reddish-pink color
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type of:
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pink
a light shade of red
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pink
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pink or pinkish
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Synonyms:
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chromatic
being or having or characterized by hue
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chromatic
Pronunciation
US
/kɑrˈneɪʃən/
UK
/kɑˈneɪʃən/
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