gillyflower

1. The carnation or a similar plant of the genus Dianthus.
2. Any of several plants, such as the wallflower, that have fragrant flowers.

Origin:

Origin: Alteration (influenced by flower)

Origin: of Middle English gilofre

Origin: , from Old French gilofre, girofle, clove

Origin: , from Late Latin gariofilum

Origin: , from Greek karuophullon

Origin: : karuon, nut; see kar- in Indo-European roots

Origin: + phullon, leaf; see bhel-³ in Indo-European roots