carnation
Translation
carnation
Examples
She wore a pink carnation in her hair.
She wore a pink carnation in her hair.
He bought a bunch of carnations for his mother.
He bought a bunch of carnations for his mother.
Grammar Patterns
a/an ((noun)) a type of flower He bought a bunch of carnations.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pink, clove pink
Etymology
From Latin 'carnatio' (fleshiness), referring to the flower's original flesh-like color.
Memory Tips
Think of 'carne' (meat/flesh) to remember its original pink, flesh-like color.