of or pertaining to the Carnatic coast or Carnatic region of the South Indian states of Tamil Nadu, southeastern Karnataka, and southern Andhra Pradesh.

originally, Dianthus caryophyllus / other members of genus Dianthus and hybrids / The type of flower they bear, originally flesh-coloured, but since hybridizing found in a variety of colours.

Of a rosy pink or red colour. / (archaic) Of a human flesh color.

plural of carnation

(poetic) Of a rosy pink colour. / Adorned with a carnation.

Invested with, or embodied in, flesh.

sea pink

plural of sea carnation

The sedge Carex flacca.