rosewater — A fragrant liquid made by distilling rose petals with water, used in cooking, cosmetics, and perfumery
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A fragrant liquid made by distilling rose petals with water, used in cooking, cosmetics, and perfumery
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈroʊzˌwɔːtər/
Example Sentences
- The chef accidentally used rosewater instead of vanilla, making the cake taste like a flower shop.
- Middle Eastern desserts often feature rosewater as a key flavoring ingredient.
- She made a DIY face mask with rosewater and honey, hoping to look like Cleopatra.
rosewater
NOUN[/ˈroʊzˌwɔːtər/]
A fragrant liquid made by distilling rose petals with water, used in cooking, cosmetics, and perfumery
A fragrant liquid made by distilling rose petals with water, used in cooking, cosmetics, and perfumery
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Rosewater emerged in the 14th century as a compound term formed from 'rose' and 'water,' developing as distillation techniques for rose essence spread from the Middle East and Persia into medieval Europe. The word reflects the adoption of both the aromatic product and the terminology used to describe it in European languages.
Breakdown
rose (flower) + water (liquid) — a compound noun denoting water infused with or distilled from rose petals, combining two Old English/Germanic-origin words to describe the fragrant solution.
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📝Examples
“The chef accidentally used rosewater instead of vanilla, making the cake taste like a flower shop.”
“Middle Eastern desserts often feature rosewater as a key flavoring ingredient.”
“She made a DIY face mask with rosewater and honey, hoping to look like Cleopatra.”
“The traditional Turkish delight is infused with rosewater for its distinctive taste.”
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