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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

At the sight of his repulsive face the Emperor refused the golden rose.

From Myths and Legends of China by Werner, E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers)

You were a golden rose in a sheath of snow, quite out of reach.

From From the Car Behind by Flagg, James Montgomery

The golden rose thus consecrated was given to princes as a mark of the Roman Pontifs' favour.

From Folk Lore Superstitious Beliefs in the West of Scotland within This Century by Napier, James

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