carnation

UK
/kɑːˈneɪʃən/
US
/kɑrˈneɪʃən/

Translations

carnationnoun
carnations
pl
UK
/kɑːˈneɪʃən/
US
/kɑrˈneɪʃən/
She placed a red carnation in the vase.
Она поставила красную гвоздику в вазу.
Additional translations
carnationadjective
UK
/kɑːˈneɪʃən/
US
/kɑrˈneɪʃən/
Used attributively to denote a pale pink colour, e.g. "a carnation dress".

Definitions

carnationnoun
A type of flowering plant, scientifically known as Dianthus caryophyllus, often cultivated for its fringed petals and pleasant fragrance.
She wore a pink carnation in her hair for the wedding.
A pale pink color, similar to the typical color of the carnation flower.
The walls of the nursery were painted in a soft carnation hue.
carnationadjective
Of a pale pink colour resembling that of a carnation flower.
She picked a carnation scarf to match her lipstick.