: a watery solution of the odoriferous constituents of the rose used as a perfume or a flavoring
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Emily Sabens, Indianapolis Star, 13 Aug. 2017
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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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“Rosewater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rosewater. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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