red rose

American

noun

English History.

the emblem of the royal house of Lancaster.

red rose British

noun

English history the emblem of the House of Lancaster See also Wars of the Roses white rose

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Next to the closed coffin, which was topped by a single red rose, sat Valentino's partner Giancarlo Giammetti, whose business acumen helped elevate the label to global prominence.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Cover the stores’ coffins in the faded iconography of their shopping bags: respectively, a spray of violets, brown and white stripes and a single red rose.

From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2024

Before a ball was kicked George suggested England would show more potency in attack, compared with previous sides to wear the red rose.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2024

His widow, Eeva, and son, Marko, each threw a red rose into the grave as rain fell gently.

From Washington Times • Nov. 10, 2023

But Aunt Ruby pinned her collar with a red rose made of sealing wax.

From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder

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