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dog rose

American  

noun

  1. an Old World wild rose, Rosa canina, having pink or white flowers.


dog rose British  

noun

  1. a prickly wild rose, Rosa canina, that is native to Europe and has pink or white delicate scentless flowers

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Etymology

Origin of dog rose

First recorded in 1590–1600