Provence rose
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Provence rose
First recorded in 1570–80
Example Sentences
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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)
“The Provence rose, is it?” queried Edrupt thoughtfully.
From In the Days of the Guild by Lamprey, Louise
The white Provence rose apparently originated in this way.
From The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication — Volume 1 by Darwin, Charles
Although the damask rose is recommended by Dr. Woodville, yet, having grown this article for sale, I find that the preference is always given to the Provence rose by those who distil them.
From The Botanist's Companion, Volume II by Salisbury, William
The rich red rose, commonly called Provence rose, is in reality the rose of Provins, having been introduced here by the Crusaders from the Holy Land.
From Holidays in Eastern France by Betham-Edwards, Matilda
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