Provence rose
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Provence rose
First recorded in 1570–80
Example Sentences
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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)
Although the damask rose is recommended by Dr. Woodville, yet, having grown this article for sale, I find that the preference is always given to the Provence rose by those who distil them.
From The Botanist's Companion, Volume II by Salisbury, William
The Provence rose is thought to have been introduced by Margaret of Anjou, wife to Henry VI.
From Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 by Disraeli, Isaac
On the 9th of June, 1829, I saw one in the botanic garden of the last-named town, flitting about a flowering bush of the Provence rose.
From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 566, September 15, 1832 by Various
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
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