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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesrosa de Damasco
Pronunciation / Transliteration: rosa de damasqo
"A rosa de Damasco é famosa pelo seu aroma."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A variety of rose known for its fragrant blooms, often used in perfumery and as an ornamental plant.
"The garden was filled with the sweet scent of the damask-rose, attracting bees and butterflies." - 2
A rose species (Rosa damascena) that is particularly valued for its essential oil.
"The distillation of damask-rose petals produces a highly sought-after oil used in luxury perfumes."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from 'Damask', referring to the Syrian city of Damascus, combined with 'rose' from Old English rose, ultimately originating from Latin rosa. The Damask rose was historically brought to Europe from the Middle East during the Crusades and is renowned for its fine fragrance and use in essential oils.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Damask rose" is said worldwide
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rose de Damas
Transliteration: roz də damas
"La rose de Damas est célèbre pour son parfum."
Damaszenerrose
Transliteration: damazener-rose
"Die Damaszenerrose ist bekannt für ihre Schönheit."
rosa damascena
Transliteration: rosa damascena
"La rosa damascena è utilizzata nella produzione di profumi."
rosa de Damasco
Transliteration: rosa de damasqo
"La rosa de Damasco es muy apreciada en la perfumería."
rosa de Damasco
Transliteration: rosa de damasqo
"A rosa de Damasco é famosa pelo seu aroma."
दमिश्क गुलाब
Transliteration: Damishk gulaab
"दमिश्क गुलाब की सुगंध बहुत प्रसिद्ध है।"
大马士革玫瑰
Transliteration: dà mǎ shì gé méi guī
"大马士革玫瑰以其香气而闻名。"
다마스크 장미
Transliteration: damaseukeu jangmi
"다마스크 장미는 향기로 유명합니다."
ダマスクローズ
Transliteration: damasuku rōzu
"ダマスクローズは香りで知られています。"
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