MAIDEN PINK Definition & Meaning

maiden pink

noun

a turf-forming plant, Dianthus deltoides , found from western Europe to eastern Asia, having red or pink flowers.

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Origin of maiden pink¹

First recorded in 1770–80

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And now comes the blend of the maiden pink and the sunlight gold.

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Until the purple ling and loosestrife, gave place to mint and maiden pink and late meadow-sweet; and then the hop vine and meadow saffron proclaimed that summer was over.

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They wove their spells around her, The maiden pink and white; With magic fast they bound her, And flowers sprang to sight All white and pink, called None-so-pretty, The Pride of dusty London City.

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