dianthus

American  

[dahy-an-thuhs] / daɪˈæn θəs /

noun

plural

dianthuses

1. any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Dianthus, of the pink family, as the carnation or sweet william.

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dianthus British  

/ daɪˈænθəs /

noun

1. any Eurasian caryophyllaceous plant of the widely cultivated genus Dianthus , such as the carnation, pink, and sweet william

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Etymology

Origin of dianthus

< New Latin (Linnaeus) < Greek Di ( ós ) of Zeus (genitive of Zeús ) + ánthos flower

Example Sentences

It’s magical for Ferguson too, who over the last 11 months has built a colorful farm on the half-acre with flowers, including Agrostemma, irises, zinnias, cosmos, roses, sunflowers, sweet peas, French dianthus and ranunculus.

From Los Angeles Times

Dianthus, marigold and chocolate lace flowers bloom at Teaquila Farm in Ventura.

From Los Angeles Times

The main course was braised beef short ribs nestled on butter bean grits, topped with sorghum-glazed carrots and pine nuts, and garnished with pink dianthus and sea-thrift petals from the White House garden.

From Washington Post

The color pink gets its name from flowers in the genus Dianthus, commonly known as carnations or pinks, a reference to the serrate, or “pinked,” edges of the delicate, sweetly fragrant flowers.

From Seattle Times

All Dianthus produce blooms over a long season.

From Seattle Times