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rose oil

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[rohz oil] / ˈroʊz ˌɔɪl /

noun

  1. a pale yellow, green, or red, volatile, fragrant, sweet-tasting liquid, obtained by steam distillation from fresh roses, especially damask roses: used in flavoring and perfume.


Etymology

Origin of rose oil

First recorded in 1835–45

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Global stock markets rose, oil prices fell to $95 a barrel, and Treasury yields eased on reports of a potential US-Iran ceasefire plan.

From Barron's Mar. 25, 2026

So Mr Jain decided to turn his roses into rose water and rose oil.

From BBC Oct. 2, 2023

It also carries aloe water, Nigerian hibiscus flower, rose oil and ylang-ylang oil to help hydrate the skin.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2022

Global stocks rose, oil prices fell back below $100 a barrel while safe-haven gold came off 18-month highs.

From Reuters Feb. 25, 2022

But then I felt a small hand on my shoulder and smelled rose oil.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

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