Dianthus Caryophyllus

Dianthus Caryophyllus
Carnation Car*na"tion, n. [F. carnation the flesh tints in a painting, It carnagione, fr. L. carnatio fleshiness, fr. caro, carnis, flesh. See {Carnal}.] 1. The natural color of flesh; rosy pink. [1913 Webster]

Her complexion of the delicate carnation. --Ld. Lytton. [1913 Webster]

2. pl. (Paint.) Those parts of a picture in which the human body or any part of it is represented in full color; the flesh tints. [1913 Webster]

The flesh tints in painting are termed carnations. --Fairholt. [1913 Webster]

3. (Bot.) A species of {Dianthus} ({Dianthus Caryophyllus}) or pink, having very beautiful flowers of various colors, esp. white and usually a rich, spicy scent. [1913 Webster]


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