carnation vs titian

carnation

noun
  • A scarlet colour. 

  • 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 

adj
  • Of a rosy pink or red colour. 

titian

noun
  • A bright auburn colour, tinted with gold. 

adj
  • Of a bright auburn colour, tinted with gold, especially in reference to hair. 

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