dianthus

Noun

Singular dianthus

Plural dianthuses

1. (countable) A Dianthus one of some types of plants. These plants all make flowers. Some of these plants are called "carnations" and "Sweet William."
2. (uncountable) All types of Dianthus as a group. This group is a genus in biology.

Gallery

Some different kinds of Dianthus flowers

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  Dianthus carthusianorum
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  Dianthus chinensis
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  Dianthus gratianopolitanus
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  Dianthus speciosus