rose water
noun
water tinctured with the essential oil of roses, used as a perfume and in cooking.
rosewater
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a variation of
rose water.
Example Sentences
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A distinctive parcel and gilt rosewater dish - said to be the sister piece to the Wimbledon women's singles trophy - were among the items stolen from the museum, in Thoresby Park near Ollerton.
From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2023
By the 10th century, the delicious treat, made with milk, cream, flavored rosewater, dried fruits, and nuts, was popular in many middle-east nations.
From DOGO News ● Jun. 30, 2023
Remove from the heat and stir in the salt, then the remaining honey and, finally, the rosewater, orange blossom water or mandarin orange juice, if using.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 8, 2023
Goan orchata is usually made from freshly extracted almond milk, sugar syrup and rosewater, giving it a distinctly subcontinental flavor profile, like drinkable gulab jamun.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 1, 2022
I inhaled deeply the scent of rosewater and lavender hyssop that for years hence would bring her image to my mind.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
