carnationist en · NOUN
Etymology
From carnation + -ist.
Meanings
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A person who grows carnations.
I hope I may be pardoned for again referring to roses in a meeting of carnationists, but they seem to forcibly illustrate some of the points I wish to emphasize.
1902, American Carnation Society, Proceedings of the American Carnation Society, page 73:[…] your carnationists in the spring and your chrysanthemum growers in the fall […]
1895, Society of American Florists, Ornamental Horticulturists, Proceedings of the Annual Conventions, volumes 11-14, page 64:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| carnationists | Number=Plur | lexicographic |