gillyflower vs scarlet

gillyflower

noun
  • A stylized representation of a carnation blossom, usually red, and shown with or without a slip and leaves. 

  • Any clove-scented flower. 

  • Clove pink. 

  • Any of several species of wallflower. 

  • A variety of purplish-red apple with a roundish conical shape and a large core. 

scarlet

noun
  • A brilliant red colour tinged with orange. 

  • Cloth of a scarlet color. 

adj
  • Sinful or whorish. 

  • Blushing; embarrassed or mortified. 

  • Of a bright red colour. 

verb
  • To dye or tinge (something) with scarlet. 

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