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carnation

гвоздика

Meaning of carnation

plants flowers noun

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EN-UK/kɑːˈneɪʃən/
EN-US/kɑrˈneɪʃən/
carnation
carnation - гвоздика
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carnation usage examples

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

The florist wrapped the carnations in brown paper before handing them over.

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

A carnation tops the wrapped bouquet.

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carnation synonyms

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pink
used both for the Dianthus flowers and for the colour; often an alternative name for some carnation species
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🇬🇧en

used both for the Dianthus flowers and for the colour; often an alternative name for some carnation species

B2Very Often

Gardeners often refer to many Dianthus varieties simply as 'pinks'.

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carnation meaning: what does it mean?

plants flowers noun

carnation pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

carnation is pronounced as /kɑːˈneɪʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

carnation definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The florist wrapped the carnations in brown paper before handing them over. Translation: Флорист завернул гвоздики в крафт-бумагу, прежде чем вручить их.

Is carnation part of Flowers vocabulary?

Yes, carnation (гвоздика) can be learned in the Flowers topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is carnation part of Plants vocabulary?

Yes, carnation (гвоздика) can be learned in the Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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