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Noun dianthus has 1 sense
  1. Dianthus, genus Dianthus - carnations and pinks
    --1 is a kind of caryophylloid dicot genus
    --1 is a member of
     Caryophyllaceae, family Caryophyllaceae, carnation family, pink family
     --1 has members: pink, garden pink

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Dianthus

Description:

Dianthus is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Caryophyllaceae. Commonly known as carnations or pinks, dianthus plants are widely cultivated for their colorful and fragrant flowers.

Sample Sentences:

As a noun:

  1. The dianthus in our garden bloomed beautifully this spring.
  2. She received a bouquet of dianthus as a birthday gift.

As an adjective:

  1. The bride's bouquet was adorned with dianthus flowers.
  2. The garden exhibit showcased various dianthus species.

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