rose

Middle English

/ˈrɔːz(ə)/

noun
Definitions
  • rose plant belonging to the genus Rosa
  • rose flower of the rose plant
  • (heraldry) The rose as a heraldic emblem.
  • (figurative) A morally upstanding and virtuous individual.
  • reddish-purple; a rosy colour

Etymology

Inherited from Old English rōse derived from Latin rosa (rose, a rose).

Origin

Latin

rosa

Gloss

rose, a rose

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