rosewater

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adjective

rose·​wa·​ter ˈrōz-ˌwȯ-tər 

-ˌwä-

1

: affectedly nice or delicate

2

: having the odor of rose water

rose water

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noun

: a watery solution of the odoriferous constituents of the rose used as a perfume or a flavoring

Examples of rosewater in a Sentence

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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, 13 Aug. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above