garofano — meaning in English

English meaning

• carnation noun A garden plant with fragrant, often frilly-edged flowers, popular as a cut flower.
• pink noun A pale red colour.

Senses

garofano is used for these senses in English:

• 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.

pink — full definition

1. noun A pale red colour.
2. noun A garden plant related to the carnation, with sweet-smelling flowers.
3. adj Having a pale reddish colour, a mix of red and white.
4. verb To cut a decorative zigzag edge into fabric, or to prick something sharply.

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