Italian Word of the Day: Garofano
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Garofano
Meaning: Carnation
Part of Speech: Noun
Translation: He gave a red carnation to his mother.
Context: Ha regalato un garofano rosso a sua madre.
Cultural nugget: In Italian tradition, carnations are often associated with Mother's Day, which is celebrated in May. Different colored garofani have different meanings: red symbolizes admiration, while white represents pure love.
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