rose hip

noun

: the ripened usually red or orange accessory fruit of a rose that consists of a fleshy receptacle enclosing numerous achenes

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The rum is flavored with spices like cardamom, vanilla bean, cinnamon, rose hip, anise, lemon peel, orange peel, and allspice, which are sourced from the nearby North Truro Atlantic Spice Company. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 May 2026 Other ingredients vary by product, but include jojoba, blue tansy and rose hip oils. Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 7 May 2026 The gin’s aroma initially blooms with floral notes of rose geranium and rose hips, followed by hints of grapefruit zest, lemon oil, and a distinct South African herbal aroma from buchu and rooibos. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2026 Featuring the dynamic duo of vitamin C and retinol, boosted by the power of vitamin B3 (niacinamide) and salicylic acid, along with soothing organic aloe vera, squalane, hyaluronic acid, MSM and rose hip oil to rejuvenate, nourish and target uneven skin tone. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rose hip

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rose hip was in 1857

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“Rose hip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rose%20hip. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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rose hip

noun
: the ripened usually red or orange fruit of a rose

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