# pinks

Pronunciation: say "PINGKS" /pɪŋks/

## Noun

1. Plural of pink. — plural of pink
   - Simple: Plural of pink. Use this form when you mean more than one pink.
   - _The decorator chose two pale pinks for the nursery walls._
   - _Bright pinks dominated the spring fashion collection this year._
2. Flowering plants of the genus Dianthus, in the family Caryophyllaceae, some of which are known as carnations.
   - Simple: Garden flowers with frilly petals and a sweet smell, closely related to carnations.
   - _Cottage gardeners have prized pinks for their fragrance and fringed petals for centuries._
   - _A row of pinks edged the path, their blooms ranging from white to deep rose._
3. In the United Kingdom, the scarlet coats that fox hunters traditionally wear.
   - Simple: The bright red coats worn by fox hunters in Britain.
   - _At the meet, the master of the hunt stood out in his pinks._
   - _A line of riders in their pinks trotted across the frosty field._

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