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Provence rose

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noun

  1. an erect Eurasian shrub, Rosa gallica, of the rose family, having a creeping rootstock, densely prickly and bristly stems, and large, solitary, pink or crimson flowers.


Etymology

Origin of Provence rose

First recorded in 1570–80

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Thanks to God," went on a cavalry officer at the other end of the table, "thanks to God the King's brother, Monseigneur the Count of Provence, rose to the emergency.

From The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution by Sue, Eug?ne

The white Provence rose apparently originated in this way.

From The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication — Volume 1 by Darwin, Charles

The glory of this rich red "Provence rose" is in dispute between Provence and Provins, the ancient capital of La Brie; but the weight of the argument appears to favour the former.

From The Cathedrals of Southern France by Mansfield, M. F. (Milburg Francisco)

The rich red rose, commonly called Provence rose, is in reality the rose of Provins, having been introduced here by the Crusaders from the Holy Land.

From Holidays in Eastern France by Betham-Edwards, Matilda

She specially loved roses, and therefore she possessed the most beautiful varieties of this flower, from the wild hedge-rose, with its apple-scented leaves, to the splendid Provence rose.

From Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen by Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian)

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