Carnation

Definition of Carnation

Car`na´tion
n.1.The natural color of flesh; rosy pink.
Her complexion of the delicate carnation.
- Ld. Lytton.
2.(Paint.) Those parts of a picture in which the human body or any part of it is represented in full color; the flesh tints.
The flesh tints in painting are termed carnations.
- Fairholt.
3.(Bot.) A species of Dianthus (Dianthus Caryophyllus) or pink, having very beautiful flowers of various colors, esp. white and usually a rich, spicy scent.

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