Provence rose
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Provence rose
First recorded in 1570–80
Example Sentences
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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
“The Provence rose, is it?” queried Edrupt thoughtfully.
From In the Days of the Guild by Lamprey, Louise
She lived to see it grown into a fine Provence rose, draping the whole south-east corner of Bayfield with its yellow bloom.
From The Westcotes by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir
The white Provence rose apparently originated in this way.
From The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication — Volume 1 by Darwin, Charles
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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