moss rose

noun

1. a variety of rose, Rosa centrifolia muscosa, having a mosslike growth on the calyx and stem.
2. rose moss.

moss rose

noun

1. a variety of rose, Rosa centifolia muscosa, that has a mossy stem and calyx and fragrant pink flowers

Word History and Origins

Origin of moss rose¹

First recorded in 1725–35

Example Sentences

Would he be in time to blast the barrier down before the steadily creeping moss rose to cut off his only avenue of escape?

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It was composed of white camelias, moss-rose buds, and violets.

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The table was laid with a snowy-white damask tablecloth, moss-rose pattern, with napkins to match.

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So did the white camellia and the moss-rose buds which she had taken out of my bouquet, and fastened at her waist.

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"The de'il a bit ye'll get the white moss rose to grow, unless you bud him on the dogue-rose first," cried a voice at the window.

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