Word Frequency
rosette (rəʊˈzɛt
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Definitions
noun
- a decoration or pattern resembling a rose, esp an arrangement of ribbons or strips formed into a rose-shaped design and worn as a badge or presented as a prize
- another name for rose window
- a rose-shaped patch of colour, such as one of the clusters of spots marking a leopard's fur
- (botany) a circular cluster of leaves growing from the base of a stem
- any of various plant diseases characterized by abnormal leaf growth
Word Origin
C18: from Old French: a little rose1Translations for 'rosette'
- British English: rosette A rosette is a large circular decoration made from coloured ribbons which is given as a prize in a competition, or is worn to show support for a political party or sports team. NOUNI saw her father with his rosette on, canvassing for the party.
- Brazilian Portuguese: roseta
- Chinese: 玫瑰花形饰物玫瑰花形饰飾物
- European Spanish: rosetón
- French: cocarde
- German: Rosette
- Italian: coccarda
- Japanese: >花飾りバラ形の
- Korean: 장미 모양의 리본
- Portuguese: roseta
- Spanish: rosetón
Example Sentences Including 'rosette'
A photo of Grace, aged ten or eleven, pictured with a horse, receiving a rosette for winning some gymkhana event.Grace
In its first year, it passes unnoticed, a meek little rosette of green heart-shaped leaves.Times, Sunday Times (2002)
Like the Scilla, Eucomis puts its leaves out in a rosette around the base of the flower-stalk.Globe and Mail (2003)
Place each disc of meringue on a plate, top with a blob of whipped cream and a meringue rosette.Globe and Mail (2003)
You still get some of the best food in Glasgow and Michelin slapped a rosette on it the other day as its endorsement.Times, Sunday Times (2002)
`Just popped over to show you this,' he said, removing his ever-present cap and showing me the rosette.FRIENDS FOR LIFE (2003)
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