dog rose

noun

1. an Old World wild rose, Rosa canina, having pink or white flowers.

dog rose

noun

1. a prickly wild rose, Rosa canina, that is native to Europe and has pink or white delicate scentless flowers

Word History and Origins

Origin of dog rose¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Word History and Origins

Origin of dog rose¹

translation of the Latin name, from Greek; from the belief that its root was effective against the bite of a mad dog