Provence rose
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Provence rose
First recorded in 1570–80
Example Sentences
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“The Provence rose, is it?” queried Edrupt thoughtfully.
From In the Days of the Guild by Louise Lamprey
The little crowd looked towards the hall door; and from the midst of her companions, Helena Delacour, who now caught a glimpse of Belinda, sprang forward, throwing down her white Provence rose as she passed.
From Tales and Novels — Volume 03 by Maria Edgeworth
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 M. F. (Milburg Francisco) Mansfield
It was a rugged, rocky coast, but the hills of sunny Provence rose beyond.
From Views a-foot by Bayard Taylor
She lived to see it grown into a fine Provence rose, draping the whole south-east corner of Bayfield with its yellow bloom.
From The Westcotes by Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
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