rose cold

noun

Pathology.

1. rose fever.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rose cold¹

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

The Sony logo and microphone inlet are adorned with rose cold/copper accents, so these earbuds look at home when sitting next to the 1000XM3 headphones.

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This time while he was there, it was like sitting on a beach enjoying the sun while the tide rose cold around his ankles.

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Out of the ocean of cloud, the great peaks of Hood and St. Helens rose, cold and white, like icebergs on an Arctic sea.

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This illness was not akin to "Rose cold," which is the baneful companion of so many Americans, and which can conquer its victims in the most sudden and complete manner.

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This is often called "spring catarrh" or "rose cold" and seems often to be associated with the pollen of flowers.

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