dianthus
dianthus
Definition
di·an·thus (dī an′t̸həs)
noun
any of a genus (Dianthus) of plants of the pink family, including the carnation and sweet william
Etymology: ModL < Gr dios, divine (see deity) + anthos, a flower
dianthus
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- other: The object of the Society is to further the culture and improvement of Carnations and all other Dianthus and allied plants.
Modifies a noun
- caryophyllus: Dianthus caryophyllus, crossed and self-fertilised plants compared for four generations.
- enthusiast: Visit The British Carnation Society Provides a wealth of information for the dianthus enthusiast.
Browse dictionary entries near dianthus
- Diane
- diandrous
- Diana
- Diamonds
- diamondback
- diamond wedding
- Diamond Head
- diamond
- diamine
- diametrical
- diapason
- diapause
- diapedesis
- diaper
- diaper rash
- diaphanous
- diaphone
- diaphoresis
- diaphoretic
- diaphragm
