rose water

or rose·wa·ter

[ rohz-waw-ter, ‐wot-er ]

/ ˈroʊzˌwɔ tər, ‐ˌwɒt ər /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR rose water ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

water tinctured with the essential oil of roses, used as a perfume and in cooking.

Origin of rose water

First recorded in 1350–1400

Words nearby rose water

Rosetta, Rosetta stone, rosette, Roseville, Rosewall, rose water, rose weevil, rose window, rosewood, rosewood oil, Rosh Chodesh

Definition for rose water (2 of 2)

rose-water

[ rohz-waw-ter, -wot-er ]

/ ˈroʊzˌwɔ tər, -ˌwɒt ər /

adjective

having the aroma or fragrance of rose water.

affectedly delicate, nice, or fine; sentimental: a Victorian novelist with a genteel, rose-water style.

Origin of rose-water

First recorded in 1655–65

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for rose water

This version is made with rose-water syrup, lending a particularly inviting sweet aroma to the pistachio-filled treats.
What to Eat: Light Greek Meal|Cookstr.com|June 1, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Pliny tells us that rose-water was a favorite perfume of the Roman ladies, and the most luxurious used it even in their baths.
Parsons on the Rose|Samuel Browne Parsons
Through the centre of each table ran a rivulet of rose-water, and gold and silver fish glanced in its unrivalled course.
The Young Duke|Benjamin Disraeli
Flavor with lemon or rose-water, and bake in a moderate oven.
Housekeeping in Old Virginia|Marion Cabell Tyree

The revolution by which poor old Ciuco lost this throne was essentially a rose-water revolution.
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. 15, No. 87, March, 1875|Various
Boil the wood in the rose-water in a glass vessel; then, when cold, add the pearlash and spirit.
The Art of Perfumery|G. W. Septimus Piesse

British Dictionary definitions for rose water

rose-water

noun

scented water used as a perfume and in cooking, made by the distillation of rose petals or by impregnation with oil of roses
(as modifier)rose-water scent

(modifier) elegant or delicate, esp excessively so

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	rose water
释义	rose water or rose·wa·ter [ rohz-waw-ter, ‐wot-er ] / ˈroʊzˌwɔ tər, ‐ˌwɒt ər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR rose water ON THESAURUS.COM noun water tinctured with the essential oil of roses, used as a perfume and in cooking. Origin of rose water First recorded in 1350–1400 Words nearby rose water Rosetta, Rosetta stone, rosette, Roseville, Rosewall, rose water, rose weevil, rose window, rosewood, rosewood oil, Rosh Chodesh Definition for rose water (2 of 2) rose-water [ rohz-waw-ter, -wot-er ] / ˈroʊzˌwɔ tər, -ˌwɒt ər / adjective having the aroma or fragrance of rose water. affectedly delicate, nice, or fine; sentimental: a Victorian novelist with a genteel, rose-water style. Origin of rose-water First recorded in 1655–65 Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for rose water This version is made with rose-water syrup, lending a particularly inviting sweet aroma to the pistachio-filled treats. What to Eat: Light Greek Meal\|Cookstr.com\|June 1, 2010\|DAILY BEAST Pliny tells us that rose-water was a favorite perfume of the Roman ladies, and the most luxurious used it even in their baths. Parsons on the Rose\|Samuel Browne Parsons Through the centre of each table ran a rivulet of rose-water, and gold and silver fish glanced in its unrivalled course. The Young Duke\|Benjamin Disraeli Flavor with lemon or rose-water, and bake in a moderate oven. Housekeeping in Old Virginia\|Marion Cabell Tyree The revolution by which poor old Ciuco lost this throne was essentially a rose-water revolution. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. 15, No. 87, March, 1875\|Various Boil the wood in the rose-water in a glass vessel; then, when cold, add the pearlash and spirit. The Art of Perfumery\|G. W. Septimus Piesse British Dictionary definitions for rose water rose-water noun scented water used as a perfume and in cooking, made by the distillation of rose petals or by impregnation with oil of roses (as modifier)rose-water scent (modifier) elegant or delicate, esp excessively so Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to rose water eau de toilette, attar of roses, lavender water
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rose water

or rose·wa·ter

noun

Origin of rose water

Words nearby rose water

Definition for rose water (2 of 2)

adjective

Origin of rose-water

Example sentences from the Web for rose water

British Dictionary definitions for rose water

noun

Words related to rose water