carnation
/kɑːˈneɪ.ʃən/noun
Middle School
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originally, Dianthus caryophyllus
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other members of genus Dianthus and hybrids
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The type of flower they bear, originally flesh-coloured, but since hybridizing found in a variety of colours.
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A rosy pink colour
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The pinkish colors used in art to render human face and flesh
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A scarlet colour.
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Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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