Advertisement
Advertisement
Macartney rose
[ muh-kahrt-nee ]
noun
- a trailing or climbing evergreen rose, Rosa bracteata, of China, having shiny leaves and large, solitary white flowers.
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of Macartney rose1
First recorded in 1805–15; named after George, 1st Earl Macartney (1737–1806), British diplomat
Discover More
Example Sentences
The Macartney Rose is a wild rose of China, from which a few improved varieties have been raised from seed.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[tawr-choo-uhs ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse