Definitions
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- noun Any
plant , such ascarnations andpinks , of the genusDianthus
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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In fact, the name dianthus, coined by Greek botanist Theophrastus, is derived from the Greek words dios (divine) and anthos (flower).
What in Carnation? Lettie Teague 2010
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The dianthus is a difficult flower to shoot clearly.
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I love your dianthus, that is one small plant that grows well in my garden in spring, winter and autumn.
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J.D. Salinger, 1919-2010, R.I.P. Girls -- and dianthus -- you never know what they're going to think.
The winter beauty of dianthus, à la Holden Caulfield « Sugar Creek Gardens’ Blog 2010
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The winter beauty of dianthus, à la Holden Caulfield
Magnetic gardening, er, poetry? « Sugar Creek Gardens’ Blog 2010
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But dig a bit deeper and you'll find a group of supremely fashionable — and influential — dianthus caryophyllus fans who are helping to restore the flower's once-regal status.
What in Carnation? Lettie Teague 2010
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The winter beauty of dianthus, à la Holden Caulfield
A re-blooming Nikko Blue Hydrangea? Yes! « Sugar Creek Gardens’ Blog 2010
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The winter beauty of dianthus, à la Holden Caulfield
The winter beauty of dianthus, à la Holden Caulfield « Sugar Creek Gardens’ Blog 2010
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The winter beauty of dianthus, à la Holden Caulfield
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Dianthus 'Velvet' n 'Lace' - This is one of the numerous lovely dianthus that we have at SC right now.
My Plant Safari Photos (at Sugar Creek) « Sugar Creek Gardens’ Blog 2009
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