DIANTHUS


Meaning of DIANTHUS in English

[ dʌɪ'anθəs ]

■ noun ( plural ~es ) a flowering plant of a genus that includes the pinks and carnations. [Genus Dianthus .]

Origin

from Gk Dios 'of Zeus' + anthos 'flower'.

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