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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2023

Dianthus thrive in a sunny garden with well-drained soil.

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2022

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 • May 14, 2022

All Dianthus produce blooms over a long season.

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2022

Among Caryophyllaceæ imperfection as regards the numerical symmetry of the flower is not uncommon, as in species of Cerastium, Sagina, Dianthus, &c.

From Vegetable Teratology An Account of the Principal Deviations from the Usual Construction of Plants by Masters, Maxwell T.