rose d'Anvers

[ French rohz dahn-ver ]

/ French roʊz dɑ̃ˈvɛr /

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noun Jewelry.

a gem having a rose cut of 12 or fewer facets.

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Origin of rose d'Anvers

<French: rose of Anvers

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