The common minnow, Phoxinus phoxinus}. from 15th c.
A young Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar, before it becomes a smolt; a parr. from 17th c.
A narrow boat. from 15th c.
A stab.
Any of various flowers in the genus Dianthus, sometimes called carnations. from 16th c.
A perfect example; excellence, perfection; the embodiment of some quality. from 16th c.
The colour of this flower, between red and white; pale red. from 17th c.
Hunting pink; scarlet, as worn by hunters. from 18th c.
One of the colour balls used in snooker, with a value of 6 points. from 19th c.
An unlettered and uncultured, but relatively prosperous, member of the middle classes; compare babbitt, bourgeoisie.
To decorate a piece of clothing or fabric by adding holes or by scalloping the fringe.
To prick with a sword.
To wound by irony, criticism, or ridicule.
To choose; to cull; to pick out.
To turn (a topaz or other gemstone) pink by the application of heat; (more generally) to turn something pink.
To emit a high "pinking" noise, usually as a result of ill-set ignition timing for the fuel used (in a spark ignition engine).
To wink; to blink.
Having a colour between red and white; pale red.
Of a fox-hunter's jacket: scarlet.
Having conjunctivitis.
By comparison to red (communist), describing someone who sympathizes with the ideals of communism without actually being a Russian-style communist: a pinko.
Relating to women or girls.
Relating to homosexuals as a group within society.
Half-shut; winking.
An act of blushing; a red glow on the face caused by shame, modesty, etc.
A glow; a flush of colour, especially pink or red.
Feeling or appearance of optimism.
A sort of makeup, frequently a powder, used to redden the cheeks.
A color between pink and cream.
A pale pink wine made by removing the dark grape skins at the required point during fermentation.
To become red in the face (and sometimes experience an associated feeling of warmth), especially due to shyness, shame, excitement, or embarrassment.
To be ashamed or embarrassed (to do something).
To become red.
To suffuse with a blush; to redden; to make rosy.
To change skin color in the face (to a particular shade).
To express or make known by blushing.
To have a warm and delicate colour, like some roses and other flowers.
To glance with the eye, cast a glance.
