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rose of Heaven

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noun

  1. a plant, Lychnis coeli-rosa, of the pink family, native to the Mediterranean region, having solitary terminal, rose-pink flowers.

Etymology

Origin of rose of Heaven

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

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He painted Warren "moving resplendent over the field of honor, with the rose of Heaven upon his cheek, and the fire of liberty in his eye."

From History of American Literature by Halleck, Reuben Post

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