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The common minnow, Phoxinus phoxinus.
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A young Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar, before it becomes a smolt; a parr.
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A narrow boat.
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A stab.
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Any of various flowers in the genus Dianthus, sometimes called carnations.
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This garden in particular has a beautiful bed of pinks.
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A perfect example; excellence, perfection; the embodiment of some quality.
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Your hat, madam, is the very pink of fashion.
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The colour of this flower, between red and white; pale red.
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My new dress is a wonderful shade of pink.
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Hunting pink; scarlet, as worn by hunters.
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One of the colour balls used in snooker, with a value of 6 points.
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Oh dear, he's left himself snookered behind the pink.
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An unlettered and uncultured, but relatively prosperous, member of the middle classes; compare Babbitt, bourgeoisie.
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The vagina or vulva.
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A socialist who is not wholly communist.
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Flowers in the family Caryophyllaceae, sometimes called carnations.
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The traditional scarlet jacket(s) worn by fox-hunters in the United Kingdom.
Examples of pinks in a Sentence
The sun was brilliant, the pinks and oranges – combined with the multiple shades of blue sky as it lightened – creating a vision beyond that of any dream.
It was just as spectacular as those on earth, a brilliant mix of pinks, oranges, burnt yellows, reds, and purples.
Nearly all the species of plants which grow on these prairies are common to Europe (paeonics, Hemerocallis, asters, pinks, gentians, violets, Cypripedium, Aquilegia, Delphinium, aconites, irises and so on), but here the plants attain a much greater size; a man standing erect is often hidden by the grasses.
After protracted experimenting Sir Thomas Wardle was able in 1873 to show a series of tussurs well dyed in all the darker shades of colour, but the lighter and bright blues, pinks, scarlets, &c., he could not produce, Subsequently Tessie du Motay found that the fawn colour of natural tussur could be discharged by solution of permanganate of potash, but the oxidizing action was so rapid and violent that it destroyed the fibre itself.
Hardy plants, such as pinks, pansies, &c., are propagated by cuttings planted a during early summer in light rich soil.
Some of the more popular annuals, hardy and half-hardy, have been very much varied as regards habit and the colour of the flowers, and purchases may be made in the seed shops of such things as China asters, stocks, Chinese and Indian pinks, larkspurs, phloxes and others, amongst which some of the most beautiful of the summer flowers may be found.
Pelargoniums, pinks, monthly roses and all the half-hardy kinds of flowering plants should be planted early, but coleus, heliotrope and the more tender plants should be delayed until the end of the month.
The sun was brilliant, the pinks and oranges – combined with the multiple shades of blue sky as it lightened – creating a vision beyond that of any dream.
Some might look OK in the ex-service club; others are excellent pinks, purples, reds and any color that is n't beige.
Pinks, border carnations, anemones tend to be pink.
Here we see the rice locust and red dragonfly on bamboo canes with pinks and hibiscus flowers.
Why do you think the illustrator chosen these soft pinks and pastels to color Horace and the books behind him?
A wild and wonderful arrangement that mixes vivid Tropical Bouquet £ 48.00 A riot of hot pinks, vibrant oranges and rich reds.. .
The large asymmetrical leaves are in metallic silver, pinks, reds and purples, often combined in arresting patterns.
Stand gazing into shoe shop windows at pretty pinks and Summer greens with narrow straps, peep toes and sling backs.
For instance, pinks, carnations and sweet William, which are all dianthus, would not be classed as different kinds.
For instance, pinks, carnations and sweet william, which are all dianthus, would not be classed as different kinds.
Delicate pinks, soft greens, sweet lavenders, and pale yellows bring to mind sweet baby girls in lace and ruffles.
Look for paintings that echo the feminine theme with soft, pastels, pinks, stripes, and polka dots.
Vivid reds, bright blues, yellows, pinks, orange, and purples are great colors to use in an exciting coastal home design.
Use items with any red tone, including pinks and oranges if you are looking to cultivate positive relationships and enhance you leadership skills.
Fabric colors used for cottage decorating are pinks, greens, light blues and a lot of white.
Your color palette choices will consist of muted tans, brown, pinks, blues, and greens.
If you want the warmth of red but with something a little more subtle, the pinks of Coral Reef and Rosy Apple might be the choices for you.
This collection is inspired by the colors found in an underwater tropical reef, such as coral pinks in soft shades of blue and cream.
The bareMinerals Blush is available in thirteen colors, including pinks, purples and beiges.
In this case, you can wear practically any color eye shadow, but they are best enhanced with shades of plummy pinks and deep rusty copper tones - think of shades with reddish undertone to compliment the green of your eyes.
With hazel eyes, you can wear practically any color eye shadow, but they are best enhanced with shades of plummy pinks and deep rusty copper tones - think of shades with a reddish undertone to compliment the green of your eyes.
The best shades for you are plum-ish pinks and deep rusty copper tones.
Green and hazel eyes look stunning in purples and pinks.
Do you look better in blue based colors, jewel tones, and icy blues, pinks, purples, etc, or do you look better in earthy, yellow based colors, earth tones, peaches, browns, etc?
Since I've always been fond of pinks, nudes and roses in particular, I picked up Sex Machine, which is described as a "pink mauve" by the company.
Those who are very fair will want to try pinks and pale purples.
From matte earth tones to sparking pinks and purples, Longo's designs cover all the bases!
I tend to like the nudes and the pinks because it allows me to focus may makeup look on my eyes, but I've been doing this for years.
You will not use pinks and purples but instead will use black for your prominent color.
Black Radiance has red shades from fire engine red to soft pinks.
Anything is acceptable as far as lipsticks, except for pinks or other pastels.
Just as it's common to see pinks and violets pair with yellow in nature, so too should your makeup have a similar bent.
For a soft look, stick with neutral pinks that will go with anything.
The company's color palette ranges from candy pinks, buttercup yellows and girlish greens to daring shades of purple, midnight black and electric blue.
The side with the oranges, yellows, yellow-greens, and red-oranges is considered warm while the side with blues, purples, pinks, blue-greens, and red-violets are cool.
The pinks and browns worked together nicely to flatter my green eyes.
Purple and pinks make good spring/summer colors for this eye color.
The collection contains sand and taupe colors but also some frosty peaches and soft pinks that I love.
Pinks and greens are the predominant shades used, and the entire set is infused with elements from nature.
Zazzle has a super-bright psychedelic paper in greens, pinks, yellows, and blues.
The colors can range anywhere from black and dark green, to bright reds and pinks, though most dresses are darker in color.
Go for pinks in the spring, and use bold reds for a winter wedding.
Colors have also evolved, saying goodbye to gaudy shades in favor of a huge color spectrum ranging from elegant browns to sophisticated fun pinks and fresh greens.