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rosa solis

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[roh-zuh soh-lis] / ˈroʊ zə ˈsoʊ lɪs /

noun

plural

rosa solises

  1. sundew.

Etymology

Origin of rosa solis

1555–65; < New Latin, alteration (by influence of Latin rosa rose) of Latin rōs sōlis dew of the sun

Example Sentences

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"Mercy on us! what have I said!" cried the attendant, greatly alarmed by the agitation of her mistress; "do sit down, your ladyship, while I run for the ratifia and rosa solis."

From Jack Sheppard A Romance by Ainsworth, William Harrison

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