Also means
eyelet, grommet
Usage Note
Oeillet carries two distinct meanings depending on context: the pink or carnation flower (un oeillet rouge is a classic symbol of workers' day in France), and a small punched hole reinforced with a metal ring in fabric or leather. The plural is oeillets; note the silent 't'.
Examples
"Il lui offrit un bouquet d'oeillets roses."
Natural Translation
He offered her a bouquet of pink carnations.
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