: any of a genus (Cistus of the family Cistaceae, the rockrose family) of shrubs or woody herbs of the Mediterranean region with simple entire leaves, roselike flowers, and a capsular fruit
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Filled with woodsy notes like cedar, guaiac, and cashmere woods, along with patchouli, amber, and moss—lightened by tuberose, star anise, rockrose, and cardamom—this candle is perfect for giving your home a warm, old world elegance.
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Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 7 Sep. 2023
Loewe Aire Anthesis, $176 (50 ml); neimanmarcus.com This refreshing scent features rockrose, a wildflower native to Spain, plus notes of pear, peony, sandalwood and rhubarb for a touch of sweetness.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 22 June 2023
Rhododendron, azalea, rockrose (Cistus) and ceanothus are a few of these.
—OregonLive.com, 24 Feb. 2018
Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 7 Sep. 2023
Loewe Aire Anthesis, $176 (50 ml); neimanmarcus.com This refreshing scent features rockrose, a wildflower native to Spain, plus notes of pear, peony, sandalwood and rhubarb for a touch of sweetness.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 22 June 2023
Rhododendron, azalea, rockrose (Cistus) and ceanothus are a few of these.
—OregonLive.com, 24 Feb. 2018
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Word History
First Known Use
1731, in the meaning defined above
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“Rockrose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rockrose. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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