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Rosa

Verb / ˈrəʊzʌ / Another word for rosa — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a type of flower, specifically a rose

Synonyms & similar words

genusrosa rosa rose bloom flower blossom bud posy floribunda pink red white yellow floral bouquet

Synonyms by register

Formal

crimson scarlet vermilion

Informal

red pinkish

Literary

roseate rubicund

Antonyms

pale wan colorless faded ashen pallid

Common collocations

  • rosa gallica
  • rosa rugosa
  • rosa canina
  • rosa damascena
  • wild rose
  • tea rose
  • climbing rose

Word family

noun rose
adjective rosy

Usage note

Rosa is the Latin name for the genus of plants that includes roses. It is often used in scientific or botanical contexts. In common English, the word 'rose' is used for both the flower and the color.

Example sentences

  1. The rosa in the garden smells so sweet.
  2. I want to give my teacher a rosa as a thank you gift.
  3. The wedding bouquet was filled with beautiful rosa.
  4. The rosa petals were scattered on the ground.
  5. The rosa bush needs to be watered every day.

Quotes

  • 'A single rose can be my garden... a single friend, my world.' - Leo Buscaglia
  • 'I'd rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck.' - Emma Goldman
  • 'Love planted a rose, and the world turned sweet.' - Katharine Lee Bates

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