Gillyflower: meaning, definitions and examples
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gillyflower
[ หษกษชliหflaสษr ]
type of flower
A gillyflower is a type of flowering plant, often associated with the Dianthus genus. It is known for its fragrant blooms and is commonly found in gardens. Historically, gillyflowers have been cultivated for their aromatic properties and have been used in perfumery and traditional medicine. Different species of gillyflower can have various colors and sizes, enhancing their aesthetic appeal in landscaping.
Synonyms
Dianthus, carnation, fragrant flower
Examples of usage
- The gillyflower bloomed beautifully in the spring garden.
- She picked a gillyflower to wear in her hair.
- Gillyflowers are often used to attract pollinators.
Translations
Translations of the word "gillyflower" in other languages:
๐ต๐น flor de gillyflower
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคฒเฅเคฒเฅเคซเฅเคฒเคพเคตเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Gewรผrznelke
๐ฎ๐ฉ bunga gillyflower
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะปะปััะปะฐัะตั
๐ต๐ฑ gillyflower
๐ฏ๐ต ใฎใชใใฉใฏใผ
๐ซ๐ท ลillet
๐ช๐ธ clavelina
๐น๐ท gillyflower
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธธ๋ฆฌํ๋ผ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฒูุฑุฉ ุฌูููููุงูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ hลebรญฤek
๐ธ๐ฐ hลebรญฤek
๐จ๐ณ ้ฆไธ้ฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ nageljnove cvetove
๐ฎ๐ธ gillyflower
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณะธะปััะปะฐัะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแคแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gillyflower
๐ฒ๐ฝ clavelina
Etymology
The term 'gillyflower' is derived from the Middle English 'gillyflour' or 'gilofre', which in turn comes from the Old French 'cuisse de gilly', a reference to the clove-scented flower types belonging to the genus Dianthus. This name has its roots in the Latin word 'caryophyllus', which means 'clove', due to the aromatic fragrance reminiscent of cloves. Historically, gillyflowers have been cultivated since the Roman Empire, where they were appreciated for their beauty and scent. Over the centuries, they have become a popular choice in English gardens, symbolizing admiration and love. Their cultural significance has continued to evolve, making them a beloved floral variety across Europe and beyond.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,925, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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