pinkness

Variant of pink

pink definition

pink (piŋk)

noun

  1. any of a genus (Dianthus) of annual and perennial plants of the pink family with white, pink, or red flowers, often clove-scented
  2. the flower
  3. its pale-red color
  4. Etymology: see flower,

    the highest or finest example, degree, etc. the pink of perfection
  5. Etymology: so named because of tendency toward red (see red, ) views

    Informal a person whose political or economic views are somewhat leftist: a derogatory term
  6. Brit.
    1. the scarlet worn by a fox hunter
    2. a fox hunter

Etymology: < ?

adjective

  1. designating a family (Caryophyllaceae, order Caryophyllales) of widely distributed, dicotyledonous plants with bright-colored flowers, including the carnation and sweet william
  2. pale-red
  3. Informal somewhat leftist: a derogatory term

Related Forms:

pink Idioms

in the pink

Informal in good physical condition; healthy; fit

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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