1. The carnation or a similar plant of the genus Dianthus.2. Any of several plants, such as the wallflower, that have fragrant flowers.
ETYMOLOGY:
Alteration (influenced by flower) of Middle English gilofre, from Old French gilofre, girofle, clove, from Late Latin gariofilum, from Greek karuophullon : karuon, nut; see kar- in Appendix I + phullon, leaf; see bhel-3 in Appendix I.
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