carnation
Translation
carnation
Examples
She wore a pink carnation in her hair.
She wore a pink carnation in her hair.
Carnations are popular flowers for bouquets.
Carnations are popular flowers for bouquets.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) carnation a type of flower He gave her a single white carnation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pink, dianthus
Etymology
From Latin 'carnatio' (fleshiness), referring to the flower's original flesh-like colour.
Memory Tips
Think of 'carne' (flesh/meat) for its original flesh-pink colour.