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Dianthus

Di-an′thus

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Noun.
[NL., fr. Gr. [GREEK], gen. [GREEK], Zeus +
ἄνθοσ
flower.]
(Bot.)
A genus of plants containing some of the most popular of cultivated flowers, including the pink, carnation, and Sweet William.

Definition 2024


Dianthus

Dianthus

See also: dianthus

Translingual

Dianthus caryophyllus
(carnation; type species)

Proper noun

Dianthus m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Caryophyllaceae – numerous flowering plants, including carnations, pinks, and sweet william.

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dianthus

dianthus

See also: Dianthus

English

Noun

dianthus (plural dianthuses)

  1. Any plant, such as carnations and pinks, of the genus Dianthus

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