damask rose

damask rose

noun

Definition of DAMASK ROSE

: a hardy rose (Rosa damascena) widely introduced from Asia Minor and having large fragrant pink or white flowers that are the major source of attar of roses

Origin of DAMASK ROSE

obsolete Damask of Damascus, from obsolete Damask Damascus

First Known Use: 1540

Rhymes with DAMASK ROSE

Berlioz, cabbage rose, cellulose, c'est autre chose, China rose, Christmas rose, compass rose, counterpose, decompose, diagnose, discompose, indispose, interpose, juxtapose, on the nose, panty hose, pettitoes, predispose, presuppose, pussytoes, recompose, shovelnose, superpose, support hose, swaddling clothes, thumb one's nose