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rosette Definition

ro·sette (rō zet)

noun

  1. an ornament made of ribbons, threads, etc. gathered or tufted in the shape of a rose
  2. any formation, arrangement, etc. resembling or suggesting a rose
  3. Archit. a painted or sculptured ornament, usually circular, having petals and leaves radiating symmetrically from the center
  4. Bot. a circular cluster of leaves, petals, or other organs, esp. such a cluster produced at the base of a plant as a means of overwintering

Etymology: Fr < OFr, dim. of rose, a rose < L rosa, rose

rosette Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • wear: They supplied the rosettes worn by the marchers in the ' Mud March ' of 1907.
  • award: She was awarded the rosette for the best girl riding a pony.
  • win: She also won a rosette for the best junior whip.
  • achieve: Lovely 3 star country property, set in its own grounds seeks a Head Chef able to achieve 2 rosettes.

Adjective modifier

  • basal: Remove dead leaves from around the basal rosettes of alpine plants to prevent rotting.
  • red: Only once was a red rosette seen in the village.
  • blue: Kirsty has worked very hard in the community even if not always wearing a blue rosette.
  • green: They wear maroon and green rosettes with black breeches and white shirts.

Modifies a noun

  • restaurant: Begin your gourmet getaway at The Falcon Hotel, Castle Ashby, a relaxing 16th Century Inn with an award winning AA rosette restaurant.
  • virus: Additionally, the disease known as groundnut rosette virus, which is carried by aphids, has ravaged crops.
  • stage: Wild carrot typically over winters in the rosette stage.
  • award: The relaxed atmosphere in our AA rosette award winning restaurant adds to the enjoyment of any occasion.
  • background: Enthusiastic chef with 2/3 rosette background required to support the Pastry chef in this well renowned kitchen looking to regain its Michelin Star.

Noun used with modifier

  • groundnut: Additionally, the disease known as groundnut rosette virus, which is carried by aphids, has ravaged crops.
  • aa: AA rosette for food Set in the heart of the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire.
  • thistle: The work was varied by walking the pasture of the whole dale and removing Spear thistle rosettes.
  • leaf: Long, sturdy, round flower stems develop from the leaf rosette starting in May.

Preposition: of

  • leave: Produces rosettes of slender green leaves of a crunchy texture for salads.

Preposition: for

  • cuisine: With two AA rosettes for exceptional cuisine, guests can enjoy a relaxing stay.
  • food: Newquay Charming, friendly AA 2* country house hotel serving award winning AA rosette for good food.

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