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rosewater

adjective
rose·​wa·​ter | \ ˈrōz-ˌwȯ-tər How to pronounce rosewater (audio) , -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, "Forget vanilla and chocolate. Try some of these unique ice cream flavors in Indianapolis.," 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, "Forget vanilla and chocolate. Try some of these unique ice cream flavors in Indianapolis.," 13 Aug. 2017

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First Known Use of rosewater

Adjective

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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rose water

noun

English Language Learners Definition of rose water

: liquid made from roses that has a pleasant smell and is used as a perfume or flavoring

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