carnation vs garnet

carnation

adj
  • Of a rosy pink or red colour. 

noun
  • originally, Dianthus caryophyllus 

  • other members of genus Dianthus and hybrids 

  • The type of flower they bear, originally flesh-coloured, but since hybridizing found in a variety of colours. 

  • A rosy pink colour 

  • A scarlet colour. 

garnet

adj
  • Of a dark red colour. 

verb
  • To shred (twisted wool fiber, rags, etc.) so that it can be reused. 

noun
  • A hard transparent mineral that is often used as gemstones and abrasives. 

  • A tackle for hoisting cargo in or out. 

  • A dark red color, like that of the gemstone. 

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