rose hip

noun

1. hip ².

Word History and Origins

Origin of rose hip¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Pastry merchants nearby held trays of dough balls soaked in rose hip syrup, and cardamom cakes served with hot tea from Yunnan.

From Literature

“Here,” she writes as the ship draws closer to the icy continent, “where certain colors begin: apricot, lemon curd, rose hip, nectarine. All are born in this jam-smudged southern sky.”

From Los Angeles Times

He thinks why should the rose hip be less beautiful than the rose?

From Salon

Mab & Stoke, meanwhile, is best known for its herbal supplements, but its Daily Defense Oil keeps skin supple for hours on end with organic rose hip, red raspberry seed, pomegranate seed, squalane and grapeseed oil.

From New York Times

And Singer says her book has a message even for readers who may be unlikely to try some of the more challenging recipes, such as rose hip jelly, coriander seed pasta, or leg of lamb roasted dangling by twine over an open fireplace.

From Los Angeles Times