Definition of rose

• imp. - of Rise
• - imp. of Rise.
• n. - A flower and shrub of any species of the genus Rosa, of which there are many species, mostly found in the morthern hemispere
• n. - A knot of ribbon formed like a rose; a rose knot; a rosette, esp. one worn on a shoe.
• n. - A rose window. See Rose window, below.
• n. - A perforated nozzle, as of a pipe, spout, etc., for delivering water in fine jets; a rosehead; also, a strainer at the foot of a pump.
• n. - The erysipelas.
• n. - The card of the mariner's compass; also, a circular card with radiating lines, used in other instruments.
• n. - The color of a rose; rose-red; pink.
• n. - A diamond. See Rose diamond, below.
• v. t. - To render rose-colored; to redden; to flush.
• v. t. - To perfume, as with roses.