carnation

Meanings

• noun

  A type of decorative flower, usually red, pink, or white, with petals that fold back and twist as they age, resembling the petals of a rose.

  - "She wore a beautiful corsage made of carnations."
  - "The garden was filled with the fragrant scent of carnations."

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Pronunciation

1. /kɑɹˈneɪ.ʃən/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

Dianthus caryophyllus , clove pink , gillyflower

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with carnation
ration , station , nation

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Variants

List of all variants of carnation that leads to same result
carnation , carnations

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Etymology

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From Latin carnationem (garment dyed red), from carne (flesh).

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Trivia

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1. Carnations are the official flower of the city of Madrid, Spain.

2. Carnations are often used in perfumes and fragrances due to their sweet, pleasant scent.

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Related Concepts

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1. carnation flower: A type of flower that belongs to the daisy family and is known for its distinctive folded petals.

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Culture

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Carnations have been cultivated for their beauty and symbolism since ancient times. They have been used in various cultures as offerings to the gods, as funeral flowers, and as symbols of love and admiration. In Victorian England, the color of a carnation was used to convey secret messages. For example, a red carnation meant 'I love you', while a white one meant 'I mourn'.

How to Memorize "carnation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a flower with twisted, folded petals that age and change color. Visualize the soft, velvety texture of the petals and the sweet fragrance they release.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'carnation' with the color red, as it is often used to represent this flower. Visualize a bouquet of carnations and imagine the feeling of holding one in your hand.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Crazy Ants' to remember the word: C-arnation, R-ed, A-ge, Z-igzag, A-ge, N-ever fades, T-ransform.

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