A flowering plant, Dianthus barbatus, in the family Caryophyllaceae, native to the mountains of southern Europe from the Pyrenees east to the Carpathians and the Balkans.

A female given name from the Germanic languages, a rare feminine form of William, best known in Scotland.

(politics) A group of countries whose leaders have been persuaded by another to take up a specific task, usually in the context of an invasion or war.

plural of willing

As much as one wishes to achieve something, the frailties of the human body often make it impossible.

(US, dated minced oath) Gee, gosh.

Used to indicate acceptance of God's will when expressing an intention or hope. / Barring unforeseen circumstances.

Used to indicate acceptance of God's will when expressing an intention or hope. / Barring unforeseen circumstances.

plural of sweet william

(historical) A follower of King William III of England who deposed King James II in the Glorious Revolution.