musk rose

noun

: a rose (Rosa moschata) of the Mediterranean region with white flowers having a musky odor

Examples of musk rose in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The formula also nourishes strands and prevents fading thanks to ingredients like musk rose oil. Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 15 Aug. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of musk rose was in 1559

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“Musk rose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musk%20rose. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.

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