rosa solis

noun

ro·​sa so·​lis

ˌrōzəˈsōlə̇s

plural rosa solises

: a cordial flavored with juice from the sundew or other herbs and spices

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, alteration (influenced by Latin rosa rose) of Medieval Latin ros solis

First Known Use

1654, in the meaning defined above

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