rosarian

noun

ro·​sar·​i·​an rō-ˈzer-ē-ən How to pronounce rosarian (audio)
: a cultivator of roses

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Former rosarian gets back into gardening after a decade with a new medium — succulents — creating a low-water yard that’s bursting with color and texture Keith Umbreit is no stranger to gardening. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2023 The blooms that have inspired excitement among local rosarians have a backstory known only to a few. Jeanette Marantos, latimes.com, 25 June 2019

Word History

Etymology

rose entry 2 + -arian

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rosarian was in 1862

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“Rosarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rosarian. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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