rose hip
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of rose hip
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Jon Darby has now been teaching foraging at Horn Farm for 15 years, leading monthly two-hour foraging walks that emphasize ethical foraging of seasonally available staples, like chickweed and rose hips.
From Salon
However, Mr Armitage said her "very striking" composition of red and orange late summer flowers, which included dahlias, crocosmia and rose hips, left judges "bowled over" with its technical quality.
From BBC
Seasonal bouquet “Vampire Weekend” oozes with blood red and black blooms laced with rose hips and dried baptisia.
From Seattle Times
If they’re left on the plant, the rose hips will take center stage in autumn and provide a beautiful pop of color through the winter — or at least until the birds get them.
From Washington Times
“Here,” she writes as the ship draws closer to the icy continent, “where certain colors begin: apricot, lemon curd, rose hip, nectarine. All are born in this jam-smudged southern sky.”
From Los Angeles Times
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