carnation
nounmasculine/ˈkɾa.vu/medium
cra·vo
Definitions
1A plant of the genus Dianthus, with fragrant, often double-flowered blooms in various colors.
She wore a red carnation on her lapel.
Carnations are popular flowers for bouquets.
Common collocations
red carnationcarnation flowerbouquet of carnations
2The dried flower bud of a tropical tree, used as a pungent aromatic spice.
Add a few cloves to the mulled wine.
Clove oil has medicinal properties.
Common collocations
clove of garlicground clovesclove oil
3A small, dark plug of sebum and dead skin cells blocking a pore.
She used a strip to remove blackheads from her nose.
A good cleanser can help prevent blackheads.
syn
Common collocations
remove blackheadsblackhead treatment
Etymology
Do latim 'clavus' (pregão, cravo-da-índia).