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Deptford pink

noun

  1. a plant, Dianthus armeria, of the pink family, native to Eurasia, having slender, erect stems and leaves and clusters of small, bright pink flowers.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Deptford pink1

First recorded in 1655–65; apparently after Deptford
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Example Sentences

Plantlife International says road verges are of particular importance to rare plants such as Deptford pink, tower mustard and spiked rampion.

From BBC

Perhaps my most surprising bit of good luck was the finding of the Deptford pink.

Deptford pink Rose-color, white spots Dry soil; Mass. to Virginia.

As we go on, our eyes rest upon white salvias, the pretty Deptford pink, wild lavender, several species of broom and ferns in abundance.

We have only to stretch out our hands as we lie to gather half a dozen spikes of lavender, wild thyme, rosemary, Deptford pink, melilot, blue pimpernel, and white scabious.

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