English Words Starting With R

• roscius

  nounRare / Archaic
  /ˈrɒsɪəs/A person of great talent in acting, especially one considered exceptionally gifted or acclaimed.
• roscoe

  nounVery Low Frequency / Obscure
  /ˈrɒskəʊ/A slang term for a handgun, pistol, or revolver.
• roscoelite

  nounExtremely Rare (Technical Term)
  /ˈrɒskəʊˌlaɪt/A vanadium-bearing variety of muscovite mica, typically dark brown to greenish-black in colour.
• roscommon

  nounRare
  /rɒsˈkɒmən/A county in the centre of Ireland, part of the province of Connacht.
• rose

  adjectivenounverbverb-transitiveHigh
  /rəʊz/A plant with thorns and fragrant, showy flowers, especially the red-flowered species commonly given as a symbol of love.
• rose acacia

  nounC2/Rare
  /ˌrəʊz əˈkeɪ.ʃə/A small ornamental tree or shrub (Robinia hispida) native to North America, known for its showy clusters of pink, rose-like flowers and hairy stems.
• rose aphid

  nounRare
  /ˈrəʊz ˈeɪfɪd/A small, sap-sucking insect (Macrosiphum rosae) that commonly infests rose plants.
• rose apple

  nounVery Low
  /ˌrəʊz ˈæp.l̩/A small tropical tree (Syzygium jambos) or its pale green to yellowish, bell-shaped fruit, which has a texture similar to a crisp apple and a subtle rose-like fragrance.
• rose beetle

  nounLow (specialized, technical, or hobbyist contexts)
  /ˈrəʊz ˌbiːt(ə)l/A type of shiny, often metallic green or bronze beetle belonging to the family Cetoniinae (subfamily Cetoniinae, sometimes Scarabaeidae), commonly found feeding on the flowers, particularly pollen and nectar, of roses and other plants.
• rose box

  nounLow to Medium
  /ˈrəʊz ˌbɒks/A decorative box for holding dried rose petals, potpourri, or other aromatic items, often associated with romantic or sentimental storage.
• rose campion

  nounLow
  /rəʊz ˈkæmpiən/A perennial garden plant (Lychnis coronaria) with bright magenta-purple flowers and silvery-grey woolly foliage.
• rose chafer

  nounlow
  /ˌrəʊz ˈtʃeɪfə/A medium-sized, metallic green and copper-coloured beetle (Cetonia aurata) that feeds on flower petals, particularly of roses, and is common in gardens.
• rose cold

  nounLow
  /ˈrəʊz ˌkəʊld/A specific, sharp chill in the air, especially one felt in the evening as the temperature falls after a warm day.
• rose comb

  nounLow
  /ˈrəʊz ˌkəʊm/A type of chicken comb that is broad, flat, and low on the head, covered with small bumps and ending in a single spike.
• rose d'anvers

  nounVery Low (Specialist)
  /ˌrəʊz dɑːnˈvɛə/A specific, pale-colored, faceted glass bead originally from Antwerp, historically used in fashion.
• rose family

  nounC1
  /ˈrəʊz ˌfæm.əl.i/The taxonomic plant family Rosaceae, which includes plants like roses, apples, cherries, plums, strawberries, and almonds.
• rose fever

  nounLow
  /ˈrəʊz ˌfiːvə/A specific allergy or hay fever caused by exposure to the pollen of roses.
• rose geranium

  nounLow-Medium (specialized botanical, horticultural, perfumery, and niche culinary vocabulary)
  /ˌrəʊz dʒəˈreɪ.ni.əm/A specific cultivar or hybrid of scented geranium (Pelargonium) known for its foliage that emits a strong, sweet, rose-like fragrance when touched or crushed.
• rose gold

  nounB1
  /ˌrəʊz ˈɡəʊld/A gold alloy with a distinctive pinkish hue, created by adding copper to gold.
• rose hip

  nounC1
  /ˈrəʊz ˌhɪp/The small, round, bright red or orange fruit of a rose plant, especially the wild dog rose.

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