Scotch rose

noun

1. a rose, Rosa spinosissima, of Eurasia, having pink, white, or yellow flowers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Scotch rose¹

First recorded in 1725–35

Example Sentences

Now there was only one Scotch rose-bush in the garden, and it grew by the porch of the cottage and was Babiole's private property.

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Professor Scotch rose from the hammock, asking the question in a bewildered manner.

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Its color is bright pink, and it has the size and habit of the Scotch Rose, and is in full bloom when other roses are but buds.

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All the members of the Scotch Rose group (pimpinellifolia) have black fruits.

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If it were not, we should have risen three years back, when the Scotch rose.

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