CLOVE-GILLY-GLOWER, noun A species of Dianthus, bearing a beautiful flower, cultivated in gardens; called also Carnation pink.
Note: Some writers suppose that gilly-flower should be written July-flower. [See clove.]
Webster's Dictionary 1828
CLOVE-GILLY-GLOWER, noun A species of Dianthus, bearing a beautiful flower, cultivated in gardens; called also Carnation pink.
Note: Some writers suppose that gilly-flower should be written July-flower. [See clove.]