Car-nā'tion, n.

n. [Fr. carnation, the naked parts of a picture, flesh color, from Lat. carnatio, fleshiness, from caro, carnis, flesh.]

1. The natural color of flesh; flesh-color. “So flesh-like is carnation.” Wilkins.
2. (Paint.) That part of a picture which represents the flesh without drapery. Elmes.
3. (Bot.) A species of Dianthus (D. carophyllus) or clove-pink, having very beautiful flowers of a carnation color, and rich, spicy scent. Loudon.

Jonquils, carnations, pinks, and tulips rise, And in a gay confusion charm our eyes. Jenyns.