Definition of Rose

  • () imp. of Rise.
  • (n.) A flower and shrub of any species of the genus Rosa, of which there are many species, mostly found in the morthern hemispere
  • (n.) A knot of ribbon formed like a rose; a rose knot; a rosette, esp. one worn on a shoe.
  • (n.) A rose window. See Rose window, below.
  • (n.) A perforated nozzle, as of a pipe, spout, etc., for delivering water in fine jets; a rosehead; also, a strainer at the foot of a pump.
  • (n.) The erysipelas.
  • (n.) The card of the mariner's compass; also, a circular card with radiating lines, used in other instruments.
  • (n.) The color of a rose; rose-red; pink.
  • (n.) A diamond. See Rose diamond, below.
  • (v. t.) To render rose-colored; to redden; to flush.
  • (v. t.) To perfume, as with roses.
  • (imp.) of Rise

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Homophones of Rose