DIANTHUS

Dianthus, genus Dianthus

(noun) carnations and pinks

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

From the genus name.

Noun

dianthus (plural dianthuses)

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

Anagrams

• dishaunt

Source: Wiktionary


Di*an"thus, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.)

Definition: A genus of plants containing some of the most popular of cultivated flowers, including the pink, carnation, and Sweet William.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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