English Explanatory Dictionary

rosewater

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A liquid produced by steeping rose petals in water, used as a coloring agent and a flavoring ingredient in certain foods.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹəʊzˌwɔːtə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-rosewater.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-rosewater.wav

Word forms

rosewater rosewaters

Etymology

From rose + water.

Derived words

revolutions are not made with rosewater rose-water rosewater philosophy rosewater sailor
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