Meanings
clove (aromatic flower buds of Syzygium aromaticum)
carnation, pink (Dianthus caryophyllus) (named by analogy for its clove-like smell)
Examples
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Betty brachte einige Rosen und Jane einige Nelken.Betty brought some roses and Jane some carnations.
Ich schenkte meiner Mutter rote Nelken zum Muttertag.I gave my mother carnations on Mother's Day.