French pink1
noun
A yellow lake colour derived from the berries of species of Rhamnus.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in School Miniature.
French pink2
noun
1 US the cornflower, Centaurea cyanus.
2 English regional ( Devon ) (now rare ) the plant thrift, Armeria maritima.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Weekly Wisconsin (Milwaukee).