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Provence rose

American  

noun

  1. an erect Eurasian shrub, Rosa gallica, of the rose family, having a creeping rootstock, densely prickly and bristly stems, and large, solitary, pink or crimson flowers.


Etymology

Origin of Provence rose

First recorded in 1570–80

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Thanks to God," went on a cavalry officer at the other end of the table, "thanks to God the King's brother, Monseigneur the Count of Provence, rose to the emergency.

From The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution by Sue, Eug?ne

The glory of this rich red "Provence rose" is in dispute between Provence and Provins, the ancient capital of La Brie; but the weight of the argument appears to favour the former.

From The Cathedrals of Southern France by Mansfield, M. F. (Milburg Francisco)

The Provence rose is thought to have been introduced by Margaret of Anjou, wife to Henry VI.

From Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 by Disraeli, Isaac

It was a rugged, rocky coast, but the hills of sunny Provence rose beyond.

From Views a-foot by Taylor, Bayard

She specially loved roses, and therefore she possessed the most beautiful varieties of this flower, from the wild hedge-rose, with its apple-scented leaves, to the splendid Provence rose.

From Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen by Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian)

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