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Word

rosen

Phoneticsrosen

/ˈɹoʊzən/

Definitions

01made of roses

C2

adj. made of or consisting of roses.

adj. composed of or consisting of roses. This sense is archaic and typically found in period literature.

“The poet described a rosen garland placed upon the altar.”

“The ancient text mentions a rosen crown presented to the victor, though modern translations usually prefer the simpler 'crown of roses'.”

Archaic · Literary

Synonyms

rose-made

02rose-coloured

C2

adj. having a pink or reddish colour like a rose.

adj. possessing a roseate or ruddy hue. Used as a descriptive epithet in older English poetry.

“The rosen light of the morning sun touched the mountain peaks.”

“Her rosen cheeks were often praised by the local balladeers as a sign of her vibrant health and youth.”

Archaic · Literary

Synonyms

rosyroseatepinkruddy

Antonyms

palesallow

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