Definition

1. Noun:
   • A Eurasian plant with fragrant, typically double flowers ranging in color from pink to purple-red: "clove pink" refers to a specific flowering plant known for its spicy, clove-like scent and its ornamental value in gardens.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The clove pink is prized for its delightful fragrance and vibrant colors.
  • She planted a border of clove pinks along the garden path.

Advanced Usage

• As a common name: "Clove pink" is the common name for the species , which is the wild ancestor of the cultivated carnation.
  • The clove pink, or wild carnation, is native to the Mediterranean region.

Variants and Related Words

• Carnation (n): A cultivated variety of , often with larger, more showy flowers.
  • The florist arranged red carnations and white clove pinks together.
• Gillyflower (n): An archaic name sometimes used for clove-scented pinks and carnations.
  • In old herbals, the clove pink was often called a gillyflower.

Synonyms

• Wild carnation: Emphasizes its relation to the common cultivated flower.
• Dianthus caryophyllus: The formal botanical name for the species.

Related Phrases

• Scented like cloves: A descriptive phrase highlighting the plant's characteristic aroma.
  • The bouquet was filled with flowers scented like cloves, including the clove pink.

Noun

1. Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors