Definition of 大和撫子 (やまとなでしこ)

noun
1.
large pink (Dianthus superbus var. longicalycinus)(usually kana, yojijukugo)
See also:撫子
2.
woman who displays the feminine virtues of old Japan
Other readings:
ヤマトナデシコ
Related Kanji
large, big
harmony, Japanese style, peace, soften, Japan
stroke, pat, smooth down
child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac