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Macartney rose

[ muh-kahrt-nee ]
/ məˈkɑrt ni /
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noun
a trailing or climbing evergreen rose, Rosa bracteata, of China, having shiny leaves and large, solitary white flowers.
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Origin of Macartney rose

First recorded in 1805–15; named after George, 1st Earl Macartney (1737–1806), British diplomat

Words nearby Macartney rose

macaroni cheese, macaroni wheat, macaroon, MacArthur, MacArthur, Douglas, Macartney rose, Macassar, Macassar oil, Macáu, Macaulay, macaw
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How to use Macartney rose in a sentence

  • The Macartney Rose is a wild rose of China, from which a few improved varieties have been raised from seed.

    The Book of Roses|Francis Parkman
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