dog rose

noun

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

dog rose

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of dog rose¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Word History and Origins

Origin of dog rose¹

translation of the Latin name, from Greek; from the belief that its root was effective against the bite of a mad dog

Example Sentences

The old dog rose deliberately from his place on the shady side of the barn and trotted toward her, wagging his tail.

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The dog rose, stretched himself, then walked over to rub his cold nose against his young master.

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An hour afterwards, I heard them at high words in the conservatory, with the dog-rose once more at the bottom of the dispute.

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A dog rose and stretched himself elaborately, yawning the while.

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I am going to plant a rose-bush there, and call it the dog-rose.

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