Provence rose

American  

noun

1. an erect Eurasian shrub, Rosa gallica, of the rose family, having a creeping rootstock, densely prickly and bristly stems, and large, solitary, pink or crimson flowers.

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Etymology

Origin of Provence rose

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

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Provence rose

Thanks to God," went on a cavalry officer at the other end of the table, "thanks to God the King's brother, Monseigneur the Count of Provence, rose to the emergency.

From The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution by Sue, Eug?ne

The Provence rose is thought to have been introduced by Margaret of Anjou, wife to Henry VI.

From Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 by Disraeli, Isaac

On the 9th of June, 1829, I saw one in the botanic garden of the last-named town, flitting about a flowering bush of the Provence rose.

From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 566, September 15, 1832 by Various

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

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 Edgeworth, Maria