œillet — meaning in English

English meaning

• carnation noun A garden plant with fragrant, often frilly-edged flowers, popular as a cut flower.
• eye noun The organ of sight in humans and animals.
• pink adj Having a pale reddish colour, a mix of red and white.

Senses

œillet is used for these senses in English:

• eye A fitting consisting of a loop of metal or other material, suitable for receiving a hook or the passage of a cord or line.
• pink A color reminiscent of pinks, the flowers. [from 17th c.]

carnation — full definition

1. noun A garden plant with fragrant, often frilly-edged flowers, popular as a cut flower.
2. noun A pale pinkish colour, originally named after the flower's natural flesh-toned shade.

eye — full definition

1. noun The organ of sight in humans and animals.
2. noun The ability to judge or notice something skilfully.
3. noun The calm centre of a storm, especially a hurricane.
4. verb To look at someone or something carefully, often with suspicion or interest.

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