rosarian

American  

[roh-zair-ee-uhn] / roʊˈzɛər i ən /

noun

1. a person who is fond of, develops, or cultivates roses.

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rosarian British  

/ rəʊˈzɛərɪən /

noun

1. a person who cultivates roses, esp professionally

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Etymology

Origin of rosarian

First recorded in 1860–65; rose ¹ + -arian

Example Sentences

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rosarian

The comment is offhand, meant to soothe rather than impress because Bifano works with the rich and famous every day as a master rosarian and garden designer.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2025

“George Thomas was a rosarian, and his passion was growing hybrid roses,” said John Chulick, who co-chairs the club’s U.S.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2023

Thirty years ago, the rosarian would have looked desolately to the heavens.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 7, 2021

We are, said Peter E. Kukielski, a rosarian and the author of “Rosa: The Story of the Rose,” a new book about the flower’s place in human cultural history.

From New York Times ● Feb. 17, 2021

But all these are of comparatively little help to the unhappy rosarian, who must therefore devise unnatural means to clear his plants.

From Roses and Rose Growing by Kingsley, Rose Georgina