English Dictionary

carnation

/kɑːˈneɪ.ʃən/

noun

originally, Dianthus caryophyllus / other members of genus Dianthus and hybrids / The type of flower they bear, originally flesh-coloured, but since hybridizing found in a variety of colours.

The carnation is originally from the Mediterranean region.

意味（1）

originally, Dianthus caryophyllus

意味（2）

other members of genus Dianthus and hybrids

意味（3）

The type of flower they bear, originally flesh-coloured, but since hybridizing found in a variety of colours.

意味（4）

A rosy pink colour

carnation:

意味（5）

(archaic) The pinkish colors used in art to render human face and flesh

carnation:

意味（6）

A scarlet colour.