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rose fever

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noun

Pathology.

  1. a form of hay fever caused by the inhalation of rose pollen, characterized by nasal discharge and lacrimation.

Etymology

Origin of rose fever

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

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The President's health even included freedom from his annual rose fever.

From Time Magazine Archive

Mrs. Coolidge was pictured smelling a rose which she said had no scent, but the President did not do likewise since he is subject to rose fever.

From Time Magazine Archive

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