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golden rose

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noun

Roman Catholic Church.
  1. a gold, bejeweled ornament in the form of a rose or spray of roses, blessed and presented by the pope in recognition of service to the Holy See.


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Dow is also known for her crocheting skills and has crafted items such as a golden rose to commemorate Marlie Packer's 100th cap.

From BBC • Aug. 18, 2025

Note the elaborate, asymmetrical textures of the fabric, the whimsical curve of the shoulders — and that perfect golden rose, which looks as if it grew there.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 9, 2023

She chose from her closet a salmon-colored linen gown, slightly faded to a delicate golden rose.

From Out of the Air by Gillmore, Inez Haynes

As the pond slowly paled to a mirror-like crystal, the moon, round and golden, rose up from the darkness of the Drowned Lands.

From Treasure Valley by MacGregor, Mary Esther Miller

The Princess had been poisoned by a golden rose, a present from the wicked Bishop of Mainz, and had become delirious.

From My Life — Volume 1 by Wagner, Richard

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