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rose·wa·ter | \ ˈrōz-ˌwȯ-tər 
, -ˌwä- \
, -ˌwä- \Definition of rosewater
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : affectedly nice or delicate
2 : having the odor of rose water
rose water
nounDefinition of rose water (Entry 2 of 2)
: a watery solution of the odoriferous constituents of the rose used as a perfume or a flavoring
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