Gillyflower (Noun)
Meaning 1
Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Any of several Old World plants cultivated for their brightly colored flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The garden was filled with gillyflowers, their brightly colored petals swaying gently in the breeze.
- The old-fashioned gillyflower had always been her favorite, with its delicate pink and white blooms.
- In the 18th century, gillyflowers were a popular choice for cottage gardens, where they were prized for their vibrant colors.
- The perfume of the gillyflowers in the greenhouse filled the air with a sweet and pleasant scent.
- The Renaissance gardeners often planted gillyflowers in ornamental patterns, creating intricate designs with the flowers.