Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Among early botanists, the name of two genera, one furnishing the clove of commerce, the other including the clove-pink, Dianthus, from the similarity of odors. It was retained by Linnæus only for the former, and this is now referred to the genus Eugenia.
- noun In zoology: Same as
Caryophyllæus , of which it is the original form. A genus of crinoids: synonymous with Eugeniacrinus. Scheuchzer. AlsoCaryophyllites. Knorr .
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But dig a bit deeper and you'll find a group of supremely fashionable — and influential — dianthus caryophyllus fans who are helping to restore the flower's once-regal status.
What in Carnation? Lettie Teague 2010
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- Wild ginger rhizome (Zingiber zerumbet) Clove, roots and bark of Eugenia caryophyllus Fresh pomegranate leaves (Punica granatum) Opium (poppy) gum from fruit (Papaver somniferum)
Chapter 8 1994
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(Bizarre Dianthus caryophyllus); Clover (Crimson Trifolium incarnatus);
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The natives came with branches of palms, citron-trees, and gariofylos [_i. e., caryophyllus_], or clove-trees, as tokens of peace, and to beg pardon.
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All our Carnations, Picotees, and Cloves come originally from the single Dianthus caryophyllus; this is not a true British plant, but it holds a place in the English flora, being naturalized on Rochester and other castles.
The plant-lore & garden-craft of Shakespeare Henry Nicholson Ellacombe 1868
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Dianthus caryophyllus (carnation [8]) [8] Matthiola incana (enzyme present only in lines of organism with wild - type allele b+ [9]) [1, 9]
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Dianthus caryophyllus [14] Callistephus chinensis [14]
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I want to be the "flower of Love" (Dianthus caryophyllus) -- I want to be a carnation!
Qwaider Planet 2008
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Eugenia caryophyllus) (English: cloves, Swahili: mkarafuu) native of Indonesia but much grown in Zanzibar for its dried flower buds which are used as a spice.
Chapter 7 1999
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Dianthus caryophyllus, garden variety.), it would be very good for this end.
More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 1 Charles Darwin 1845
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