Macartney rose

[ muh-kahrt-nee ]

noun

1. a trailing or climbing evergreen rose, Rosa bracteata, of China, having shiny leaves and large, solitary white flowers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Macartney rose¹

First recorded in 1805–15; named after George, 1st Earl Macartney (1737–1806), British diplomat

Example Sentences

The Macartney Rose, R. bracteata, was brought from China in 1795 by Lord Macartney.

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