rose — a sweet-smelling flower, typically red or pink, that grows on a thorny bush
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sweet-smelling flower, typically red or pink, that grows on a thorny bush
Pronunciation (IPA): /roʊz/
Example Sentences
- She smelled the rose and immediately sneezed - turns out she's allergic to romance!
- The price of roses rose dramatically before Valentine's Day.
- He rose from his seat and handed her a rose, but she rose her eyebrow suspiciously.
rose
NOUN[/roʊz/]
a sweet-smelling flower, typically red or pink, that grows on a thorny bush
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word rose derives from Ancient Greek rhodon, which passed into Latin as rosa. The flower has symbolized love and beauty since ancient times across Mediterranean cultures.
Breakdown
Greek rhodon (rose) → Latin rosa → Old French rose → Middle English rose, retaining the same referent throughout its etymological journey across languages.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“She smelled the rose and immediately sneezed - turns out she's allergic to romance!”
“The price of roses rose dramatically before Valentine's Day.”
“He rose from his seat and handed her a rose, but she rose her eyebrow suspiciously.”
“Every rose has its thorn, just like every song has its chorus.”
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