rosolio

American  

[roh-zoh-lee-oh, ruh-, raw-zaw-lyaw] / roʊˈzoʊ liˌoʊ, rə-, rɔˈzɔ lyɔ /

noun

1. a cordial flavored with rose petals, cloves, cinnamon, or the like, popular in southern Europe.

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Etymology

Origin of rosolio

1810–20; < Italian, variant of rosoli < Medieval Latin rōs sōlis dew of the sun

Example Sentences

“You’re right there, compagno; it’s a bit chilly upon post to-night, and a gill of rosolio would give me an infinite amount of comfort.”

From The Finger of Fate A Romance by Reid, Mayne

"A glass of rosolio, a fresh horse, and a pair of breeches," said he, "and quickly—I am behind my time, and must be off."

From Tales of a Traveller by Irving, Washington

Instead of the macaroni pasta, often unseasoned and insipid, there were broiled mutton, sausages, confetti, and a bottle of rosolio!

From The Finger of Fate A Romance by Reid, Mayne

The parents retort by praise of the young fisherman, compliments pass quickly into business, and a vow of eternal friendship between the families is sworn over a bottle of rosolio.

From Stray Studies from England and Italy by Greene, John Richard

Very dear to the heart of refined sensualists is the famous monks' liquor called chartreuse, which deservedly ranks at the head of the long list of liqueurs—anisette, curaçao, maraschino, rosolio, alkermès, ratafia, genièvre, etc.

From Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 20, August 1877 by Various