Dianthus
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- noun
- /ˈdaɪənθəs/
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Dianthus
- In the summer garden, the dianthus flowers attract butterflies with their vibrant colors.
- pink dianthus
- purple dianthus
- Dianthus petals
Examples
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Where do we want the dianthus there?
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High up they walk, flicking dianthus, mountain berries, Turks caps with their sticks.
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In fact these dianthus, a lot of them have blooms forming.
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OK, next one we've got sweet white Dianthus voyage pink Lizianthus.
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The dianthus blooms are bright and fragrant, making them a popular choice for gardeners.
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She planted several varieties of dianthus in her flowerbed to add color and scent.
Compounds
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A garden plant with flat dense clusters of small bright flowers in many colors and a sweet scent
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A garden plant with sweet smelling pink to red flowers called carnations
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A small garden flower with pink or lilac frilly petals often grown for summer color
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A garden flower with fringed, jagged petals often grown for its bright colors
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A low plant with a flat patch of leaves and small pale pink flowers with red centers
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A small garden flower with pink, fringed petals and a sweet scent
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A plant that lives for many years with fragrant pink or lilac flowers with deeply fringed petals
Surface Forms
Etymology
Dianthus comes from Greek words dios meaning 'divine' and anthos meaning 'flower', so it means 'divine flower'. That's why the name fits carnations and pinks, which are bright and often have a sweet smell.