Deptford pink

American  

noun

1. a plant, Dianthus armeria, of the pink family, native to Eurasia, having slender, erect stems and leaves and clusters of small, bright pink flowers.

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Etymology

Origin of Deptford pink

First recorded in 1655–65; apparently after Deptford

Example Sentences

Perhaps my most surprising bit of good luck was the finding of the Deptford pink.

From A Rambler's lease by Torrey, Bradford

Deptford pink Rose-color, white spots Dry soil; Mass. to Virginia.

From Harper's Young People, July 13, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly by Various

We have only to stretch out our hands as we lie to gather half a dozen spikes of lavender, wild thyme, rosemary, Deptford pink, melilot, blue pimpernel, and white scabious.

From The Roof of France by Betham-Edwards, Matilda

As we go on, our eyes rest upon white salvias, the pretty Deptford pink, wild lavender, several species of broom and ferns in abundance.

From The Roof of France by Betham-Edwards, Matilda