maiden pink
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of maiden pink
First recorded in 1770–80
Example Sentences
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The exquisite blending of maiden pink and sunlight gold that is brought forth in the Clovelly tea-rose could not be produced upon the petals of a dahlia or a morning-glory.
From Child and Country A Book of the Younger Generation by Comfort, Will Levington
They wove their spells around her, The maiden pink and white; With magic fast they bound her, And flowers sprang to sight All white and pink, called None-so-pretty, The Pride of dusty London City.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-09-08 by Various
Until the purple ling and loosestrife, gave place to mint and maiden pink and late meadow-sweet; and then the hop vine and meadow saffron proclaimed that summer was over.
From The Old Helmet, Volume II by Warner, Susan
And now comes the blend of the maiden pink and the sunlight gold.
From Child and Country A Book of the Younger Generation by Comfort, Will Levington
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