musk rose

noun

1. a rose, Rosa moschata, of the Mediterranean region, having white, musk-scented flowers.
2. musk mallow ( def 1 ).

musk rose

noun

1. a prickly shrubby Mediterranean rose, Rosa moschata, cultivated for its white musk-scented flowers

Word History and Origins

Origin of musk rose¹

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

Net income excluding share-based compensation payouts to Musk rose to $903 million from $386 million last year, falling short of average analyst expectations for a $1.08 billion quarterly profit, according to data from Refinitiv.

From Reuters

Shares in the electric car maker led by CEO Elon Musk rose almost 3% on Wednesday and have now surged 40% since Nov. 16, when it was announced Tesla would join the S&P 500 in December.

From Reuters

SolarCity, founded by the first cousins of Tesla founder Elon Musk, rose rapidly to become the nation's top rooftop solar installer thanks to innovative no-money-down financing schemes and a vast sales operation.

From Reuters

Rosa damascena, which blooms twice a year, and the Musk Rose were cherished by the Semitic people; these were preferred for attar of Roses and Rose water.

From Project Gutenberg

Lavender and rosemary, lemon verbena and musk, rose and carnation—I have them all.

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