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climbing rose

noun

any of various roses that ascend and cover a trellis, arbor, etc., chiefly by twining about the supports.

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Origin of climbing rose

First recorded in 1830–40

Words nearby climbing rose

climbing frame, climbing hydrangea, climbing iron, climbing irons, climbing perch, climbing rose, climbing wall, climb on the bandwagon, climb the walls, clime, clin.
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Example sentences from the Web for climbing rose

  • "When the climbing-rose and the honey-suckle are out it is much prettier," said Doris, as she filled the cup.

    The Emperor, Complete|Georg Ebers