rose fever
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of rose fever
An Americanism dating back to 1850–55
Example Sentences
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Mrs. Coolidge was pictured smelling a rose which she said had no scent, but the President did not do likewise since he is subject to rose fever.
From Time Magazine Archive
The President's health even included freedom from his annual rose fever.
From Time Magazine Archive
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