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Italian word

garofano

carnation (flower)

Looks like

garland

a wreath of flowers or leaves

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Garofano = carnation (a specific flower). Garland is 'ghirlanda' in Italian. The carnation is the national symbol associated with Italian Labour Day (Festa dei Lavoratori).

To say "a wreath of flowers or leaves" in Italian:

ghirlanda (for garland); garofano for carnation

"garofano" in English means:

carnation (flower)

Example

"Le ha regalato un mazzo di garofani rossi."

"He gave her a bouquet of red carnations."

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