rosella

[ roh-zel-uh ]

noun

1. any of several large, colorful parakeets of the genus Platycercus, of Australia.

rosella

/ rəʊˈzɛlə /

noun

1. any of various Australian parrots of the genus Platycercus , such as P. elegans ( crimson rosella ), often kept as cage birds

Word History and Origins

Origin of rosella¹

First recorded in 1820–30; alteration of Rosehill, district in southeast Australia

Word History and Origins

Origin of rosella¹

C19: probably alteration of Rose-hiller , after Rose Hill , Parramatta, near Sydney

Example Sentences

Rosella Ayane replaces Celin Bizet Ildhusøy because of an injury.

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Only a spectacular last gasp tackle denied Rosella Ayane a tap-in.

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Rosella Ayane tries a through ball, but Zineb Redouani is caught offside.

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Tottenham striker Rosella Ayane was an outlet with her pace, while captain Ghizlane Chebbak tested goalkeeper Merle Frohms on a few occasions.

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BBC Sport has spoken to Tottenham pair Rosella Ayane and Becky Spencer and Leicester City's Ashleigh Plumptre about that bold decision - and its consequences.

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