rosette
noun
any arrangement, part, object, or formation more or less resembling a rose.
rosettes
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pluralof rosette.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The off-white form of the rustic terracotta jar, shattered over millenniums and fastidiously reassembled, is elegantly decorated in rich brown and black designs, including bursts of rosettes and abstract squiggles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2025
Meghann Fahy’s red look came with rosettes skimming her strapless neckline.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 15, 2024
This particular cat was differentiated from others through its unique pattern of rosettes, the spots found on jaguars, leopards and other wild feline species.
From Salon ● Jan. 11, 2024
To clarify if these cell clusters were indeed rosettes, they conducted ultrastructural experiments, including the SBF-SEM and gene expression analysis.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 10, 2024
Lula and Mrs. Gates went by, Lula covered with so many rosettes that she looked like a walking Christmas tree.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
