dianthus

[ dahy-an-thuhs ]

noun

, plural di·an·thus·es.

1. any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Dianthus, of the pink family, as the carnation or sweet william.

dianthus

/ daɪˈænθəs /

noun

1. any Eurasian caryophyllaceous plant of the widely cultivated genus Dianthus , such as the carnation, pink, and sweet william

Word History and Origins

Origin of dianthus¹

< New Latin (Linnaeus) < Greek Di ( ós ) of Zeus (genitive of Zeús ) + ánthos flower

Word History and Origins

Origin of dianthus¹

C19: New Latin, from Greek di- ¹+ anthos flower

Example Sentences

It’s magical for Ferguson too, who over the last 11 months has built a colorful farm on the half-acre with flowers, including Agrostemma, irises, zinnias, cosmos, roses, sunflowers, sweet peas, French dianthus and ranunculus.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s magical for Ferguson too, who over the last 11 months has built a colorful farm on the half-acre with flowers, including Agrostemma, irises, zinnias, cosmos, roses, sunflowers, sweet peas, French dianthus and ranunculus.

From Los Angeles Times

Dianthus, marigold and chocolate lace flowers bloom at Teaquila Farm in Ventura.

From Los Angeles Times

The main course was braised beef short ribs nestled on butter bean grits, topped with sorghum-glazed carrots and pine nuts, and garnished with pink dianthus and sea-thrift petals from the White House garden.

From Washington Post

Dianthus thrive in a sunny garden with well-drained soil.

From Seattle Times