Gilliflower
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gilliflower-186-14238517
title:
Gilliflower
text:
A gilliflower or gillyflower is:
- The carnation or a similar plant of the genus Dianthus, especially the Clove Pink Dianthus caryophyllus.
- Matthiola incana, also known as stock.
- Several other plants, such as the wallflower, which have fragrant flowers. The name derives from the French giroflée from Greek karyophyllon = "nut-leaf" = the spice called clove, the association deriving from the flower's scent. Gilliflowers were allegedly referenced as payment for peppercorn rent in medieval
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilliflower
date created:
2005-03-06T00:24:12Z
date modified:
2024-09-08T05:51:22Z
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