roos

Dutch (Brabantic)

/roːs/

noun
Definitions
  • rose, ornamental plant of the genus Rosa
  • (heraldiccharge) rose, used as a heraldic charge
  • bullseye, the center of a target, as used at shooting practice
  • (uncountable) dandruff
  • (uncountable) rash, a (reddish) affliction of the skin

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch rose derived from Old French rose derived from Latin rosa (rose, a rose).

Origin

Latin

rosa

Gloss

rose, a rose

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