01 n. The natural color of flesh; rosy pink.
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The natural color of flesh; rosy pink.“Her complexion of the delicate carnation.” — Ld. Lytton.
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Those parts of a picture in which the human body or any part of it is represented in full color; the flesh tints.(Paint.)“The flesh tints in painting are termed carnations.” — Fairholt.
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A species of Dianthus (Dianthus Caryophyllus) or pink, having very beautiful flowers of various colors, esp. white and usually a rich, spicy scent.(Bot.)