Similar to the natural color of pinks; SYN. pinkish.

ETYM Dutch pinken, pinkoogen, to blink, twinkle with the eyes.
To cut in a zig-zag pattern with pinking shears, in sewing.
Prick with sword, etc.; decorate with perforations; cut with special scissors to make zigzag edge.
(of internal-combustion engine) make a metallic noise as a result of faulty combustion.

1. A light shade of red.
2. Any of various flowers of plants of the genus Dianthus cultivated for their fragrant flowers; SYN. garden pink.
Any annual or perennial plant of the genus Dianthus of the family Carophyllaceae. The stems have characteristically swollen nodes, and the flowers range in color from white through pink to purple. Members of the pink family include carnations, sweet williams, and baby’s breath Gypsophila paniculata.
Deptford pink d. armeria, with deep pink flowers with pale dots, is native to Europe and naturalized in the us.

Town in Oklahoma (USA).