rosella

[ roh-zel-uh ]

/ roʊˈzɛl ə /

noun

any of several large, colorful parakeets of the genus Platycercus, of Australia.

Words nearby rosella

rosebush, rosecrans, rosedale, rosefish, rosehip, rosella, roselle, roselle park, rosellen, rosemaling, rosemarie

Origin of rosella

First recorded in 1820–30; alteration of Rosehill, district in southeast Australia

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Examples from the Web for rosella

Meanwhile Rosella continued her way, and at last became curious to know what was in the box she was carrying.
Italian Popular Tales|Thomas Frederick Crane
Rosella did not answer when Trevor ceased speaking, and there was a long silence.
The Spinner's Book of Fiction|Various
The best known is the common Rosella, often quoted in European books as one of the most beautiful of birds.
An Australian Bird Book|John Albert Leach
Rosella could not yet live wholly by her pen, and thought herself fortunate when the house offered her the position of reader.
The Spinner's Book of Fiction|Various

When Rosella reached the moor the high wind was against her, blowing her frock between her knees and making her eyes water.
The Rainbow Book Tales of Fun & Fancy|Mabel Henriette Spielmann

British Dictionary definitions for rosella

rosella

/ (rəʊˈzɛlə) /

noun

any of various Australian parrots of the genus Platycercus, such as P. elegans (crimson rosella), often kept as cage birds

Word Origin for rosella

C19: probably alteration of Rose-hiller, after Rose Hill, Parramatta, near Sydney

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