noun
a volatile fragrant oil obtained from fresh roses by steam distillation
• Syn: ↑attar of roses
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noun : a fragrant essential oil obtained from roses and used chiefly in perfumery and in flavoring; especially : attar of roses
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a pale yellow, green, or red, volatile, fragrant, sweet-tasting liquid, obtained by steam distillation from fresh roses, esp. damask roses: used in flavoring and perfume. Also called attar of roses, otto of roses.
[1835-45]
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rose oil noun
A fragrant oil expressed from rose petals
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Main Entry: ↑rose
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rose oil,
= attar of roses. (Cf. ↑attar of roses)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.