gillyflower

UK /ˈdʒɪl.ɪˌflaʊə/ US /ˈd͡ʒɪl.iˌflaʊɚ/
noun 5

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noun

1

Clove pink.

A compound of galanga, cubebs, sparrow wort, cardamoms, nutmeg, gillyflowers, Indian thistle, laurel seeds, cloves, Persian pepper is made into a drink. Taken twice daily morning and night, in pigeon or fowl broth, preceded and followed by eater. The result, according to Arab tradition, is an effective aphrodisiac.

2

Any clove-scented flower.

3

Any of several species of wallflower.

4

A variety of purplish-red apple with a roundish conical shape and a large core.

5

A stylized representation of a carnation blossom, usually red, and shown with or without a slip and leaves.

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