n.
- a rose-shaped decoration, typically made of ribbon, worn by supporters of a team or political party or awarded as a prize.
- a design or growth resembling a rose.
▸Architecture a carved or moulded ornament resembling or representing a rose.
- a radiating arrangement of horizontally spreading leaves at the base of a low-growing plant.
- a rose diamond.
Derivative
Etymology
C18: from Fr., dimin. of rose (see rose1).