Definition

A type of plant that has sweet-smelling flowers, often including varieties like the wallflower and carnation.

Example

The garden was filled with colorful gillyflowers that filled the air with their lovely scent.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a gillyflower?

I think I have, but I can't remember what it looks like.

They're really beautiful and fragrant, like a wallflower.

That sounds lovely! I should look for some at the garden center.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gillyflower → The word originates from the Old French *gilly-flor*, which combines *gilly* (from *gille*, meaning clove) and *flor* (meaning flower). It refers to a flower that has a clove-like scent, particularly associated with the carnation or other fragrant flowers.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'clove' scent ('gilly') and 'flower' ('flor') to remember that a gillyflower is a flower known for its clove-like fragrance.

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