Named after the pink flower (Dianthus), which was named for its 'pinked' (serrated) edges — the color came last.
Of a pale red color.
Named after the flower called 'pink' (a type of Dianthus), which had serrated petal edges. The flower name may come from 'pink' meaning 'to pierce or cut' (pinking shears). The color was named after the flower, not the other way around. Key roots: pink (the flower) (English: "from Dianthus, the pink flower; the color was named after the flower, not from ME pinken (to pierce)").