rosewater

adjective

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rose·wa·ter | \ ˈrōz-ˌwȯ-tər

, -ˌwä- \

Definition of rosewater

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : affectedly nice or delicate

2 : having the odor of rose water

rose water

noun

Definition of rose water (Entry 2 of 2)

: 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 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

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