Rosaceous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /roʊˈzeɪʃəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Rosaceous is an adjective meaning (botany, relational) Of or relating to a rose, or a member of the Rosaceae family of plants.
Meaning
(botany, relational) Of or relating to a rose, or a member of the Rosaceae family of plants.
More Meanings
- Resembling or characteristic of rosacea; rosy; reddish.
Example Sentences
In cold weather rosaceous cheeks often tend to become mauvish and take on a cyanotic tinge.
Synonyms for rosaceous
Depending on context, synonyms include chromatic, roseate, rose, colored.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rose, roseate, colored, chromatic, roseolous, rosaceal.
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