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gillyflower

 

[ หˆษกษชliหŒflaสŠษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น flor de gillyflower

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฟเคฒเฅเคฒเฅ€เคซเฅเคฒเคพเคตเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gewรผrznelke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bunga gillyflower

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั–ะปะปั–ั„ะปะฐัƒะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gillyflower

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฎใƒชใƒ•ใƒฉใƒฏใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ล“illet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ clavelina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gillyflower

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธธ๋ฆฌํ”Œ๋ผ์›Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒู‡ุฑุฉ ุฌูŠู„ูŠูู„ุงูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hล™ebรญฤek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hล™ebรญฤek

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฆ™ไธ้ฆ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nageljnove cvetove

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gillyflower

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะธะปัŒั„ะปะฐัƒะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒคแƒšแƒแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gillyflower

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ clavelina

Word origin

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.