Rose

Definition

Rose primarily refers to a type of flowering shrub of the genus Rosa, and the flower it bears. It's also known for its use in various expressions and idiomatic terms, representing emotions, and in historical and political symbols.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb (past tense of rise)

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /roʊz/
• Respelling: ROHZ (with "ROHZ" rhyming with "nose")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /rəʊz/
• Respelling: ROHZ (similar to American English, with "ROHZ" rhyming with "nose")

In both dialects, "rose" is pronounced with a long "o" sound followed by a "z," making the pronunciation consistent across both American and British English, easily rhyming with words like "nose" and "close."

Etymology

The word "rose" comes from Latin rosa, which was perhaps borrowed from Oscan, from Greek ρόδον rhódon (Aeolic βρόδον wródon), itself borrowed from Old Persian wrd- (wurdi), related to Avestan varəδa, Sogdian ward, Parthian wâr.

Derivatives

• Roseate
• Rosette
• Rosewood
• Rosebush
• Rosewater

Synonyms

• Bloom
• Blossom
• Flower

Antonyms

• Wilt
• Wither
• Shrink

Usage

The term "rose" is used in various contexts mainly referring to the flowering plant. It's a popular flower used in horticulture, and a symbol of love and beauty. Furthermore, the past tense of the verb "rise" is also spelled as "rose".

Related Terms

• Rosary
• Rosehip
• Rosemary
• Rosette
• Rosaceae (the rose family of plants)

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Flowering Plant: Any of the wild or cultivated, usually prickly-stemmed, pinnate-leaved, showy-flowered shrubs of the genus Rosa.‍
• Example: She planted a red rose in her garden.

• Flower: The flower of such a shrub or vine.‍
• Example: He gifted her a bouquet of roses on Valentine's day.

• Color: A pink or pinkish-red color.‍
• Example: She painted the room a delicate rose hue.

• Symbolic Representation: Representation of love, beauty, or other emotions and concepts.‍
• Example: The red rose is a symbol of love.

Verb (Past Tense of Rise)

• Moved from a lower position to a higher one; c_ome or go up.
• Example: The sun rose at 6 AM.