Carnation

Noun

 * 1)  A type of Eurasian plant widely cultivated for its flowers.
 * 2) originally  Dianthus caryophyllus
 * 3) other members of genus Dianthus and hybrids
 * 4) The type of flower they bear, originally flesh-coloured, but since hybridizing found in a variety of colours.
 * 5) A rosy pink colour
 * 6)  The pinkish colors used in art to render human face and flesh
 * 7) Sometimes, a scarlet colour.
 * 1) Sometimes, a scarlet colour.

Synonyms

 * clove pink, gillyflower

Related terms

 * carnal
 * carnassial
 * carnify
 * carnival
 * carnivore
 * carnosity
 * incarnadine
 * incarnate

Adjective

 * 1) Of a rosy pink or red colour, like human flesh.