First Known Use: 1540
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damask rose
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Definition of DAMASK ROSE
: a hardy rose (Rosa damascena) widely introduced from Asia Minor and having large fragrant pink or white flowers that are the major source of attar of roses
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Origin of DAMASK ROSE
obsolete Damask of Damascus, from obsolete Damask Damascus
Rhymes with DAMASK ROSE
Berlioz, cabbage rose, cellulose, c'est autre chose, China rose, Christmas rose, compass rose, counterpose, decompose, diagnose, discompose, indispose, interpose, juxtapose, on the nose, panty hose, pettitoes, predispose, presuppose, pussytoes, recompose, shovelnose, superpose, support hose, swaddling clothes, thumb one's nose
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