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rosemaling
[ roh-zuh-mah-ling ]
/ ˈroʊ zəˌmɑ lɪŋ /
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noun
decorative work of Norwegian folk origin consisting of painted or carved floral designs, as on furniture or woodwork.
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Origin of rosemaling
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British Dictionary definitions for rosemaling
rosemaling
/ (ˈrəʊzəˌmɑːlɪŋ, -sə-) /
noun
a type of painted or carved decoration in Scandinavian peasant style consisting of floral motifs
Word Origin for rosemaling
C20: from Norwegian, literally: rose painting
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