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alpine rose

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Definition of alpine rose

1 : any of various European and Asian alpine rhododendrons
2 : edelweiss sense 1

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First Known Use of alpine rose

1922, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Alpine rose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alpine%20rose. Accessed 30 Jul. 2021.

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