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maiden pink
noun
- a turf-forming plant, Dianthus deltoides , found from western Europe to eastern Asia, having red or pink flowers.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of maiden pink1
First recorded in 1770–80
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Example Sentences
And now comes the blend of the maiden pink and the sunlight gold.
From Project Gutenberg
Until the purple ling and loosestrife, gave place to mint and maiden pink and late meadow-sweet; and then the hop vine and meadow saffron proclaimed that summer was over.
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They wove their spells around her, The maiden pink and white; With magic fast they bound her, And flowers sprang to sight All white and pink, called None-so-pretty, The Pride of dusty London City.
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