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carnation

1 [kɑː(r)ˈneɪʃ(ə)n] substantive

EKI Combined Dictionary 2026

Last modified 08.12.2025

Meanings

aialillena ja lõikelilleks kasvatatav hrl valgete, roosade või punaste õitega rohttaim

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EKI terminibaas Esterm

ID 705300 Last modified 30.12.2004
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Domain decorative plantsclassified botany
nelk preferred
  • also called grenadine, or clove pink (Dianthus caryophyllus), herbaceous plant of the pink family (Caryophyllaceae), native to the Mediterranean area. It is widely cultivated for its fringe-petaled flowers, which often have a spicy fragrance.
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  • LA: Dianthus [EUR]; Dianthus Caryophyllus L [EUR] FR: oeillet [T40279]; oeillet giroflée [EUR] DE: Nelke [T40279]; Chabaud-nelke [EUR] FI: tarhaneilikka [T40279]
nelk preferred
Good to know
  • aednelk - Dianthus caryophyllus L.
aednelk
carnation

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