Etymology Latin carnatio meaning fleshiness. Pronunciation IPA: kɔrˈneɪ.ʃʌn noun a type of flower, originally flesh-coloured, but now found in a variety of colours. a type of Eurasian plant widely cultivated for its flowers. a rosy pink colour; sometimes, a deep red colour. adjective of a rosy pink or red colour. Related words See Appendix:Colours