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'''Carnation''' is a [[flower]] that originated in the [[Near East]]. It is worn on ocassions, especially [[Mother's Day]]. Its only original colour was pinkish-hued (flesh-like or "carnal", hence the name "carnation"), but later, through cultivation, other varieties of colours -- like red and white -- appeared too. Its [[Latin]] name ''Dianthus'' comes from the [[Greek language|Greek]] words ''dios'' ("god") and ''anthos'' ("flower"). |
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'''Carnation''' is also a [[brand]] of [[evaporated milk]], known for its red and white label. The brand was acquired by [[Nestlé]] in [[1985]]. |
'''Carnation''' is also a [[brand]] of [[evaporated milk]], known for its red and white label. The brand was acquired by [[Nestlé]] in [[1985]]. |
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Carnation is a flower that originated in the Near East. It is worn on ocassions, especially Mother's Day. Its only original colour was pinkish-hued (flesh-like or "carnal", hence the name "carnation"), but later, through cultivation, other varieties of colours -- like red and white -- appeared too. Its Latin name Dianthus comes from the Greek words dios ("god") and anthos ("flower").
Carnation is also a brand of evaporated milk, known for its red and white label. The brand was acquired by Nestlé in 1985.