rosewater

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adjective

rose·​wa·​ter ˈrōz-ˌwȯ-tər 

-ˌwä-

1

: affectedly nice or delicate

2

: having the odor of rose water

rose water

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noun

: a watery solution of the odoriferous constituents of the rose used as a perfume or a flavoring

Examples of rosewater in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Since 2010, Lick Ice Cream has grown a reputation for nontraditional ice cream flavors such as gorgonzola candied pecan and rosewater pistachio brittle. — Emily Sabens, Indianapolis Star, 13 Aug. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rosewater

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