Definition of 撫子 (なでしこ)

なでしこ

撫子

なでしこ

nadeshiko

noun
1.
pink (any flower of genus Dianthus, esp. the fringed pink, Dianthus superbus)(usually kana)
2.
lovable, caressable girl(archaism)
Other readings:
なでしこ《瞿麦》
ナデシコ
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