Definition

Noun: * A species of rose: Rosa damascena is the scientific name for a specific, large, hardy, and very fragrant pink rose. It is historically cultivated, particularly in Asia Minor, for producing attar of roses (rose oil). This species is a key parent plant in the development of many hybrid rose varieties.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The perfumery relies on the exquisite scent of Rosa damascena for its most expensive oils.
  • Many modern garden roses can trace their lineage back to Rosa damascena.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical and historical contexts: The term is used precisely to refer to this specific species, distinguishing it from other types of roses like or . It is central to discussions of horticultural history and the origins of cultivated roses.
  • The study focused on the genetic markers unique to Rosa damascena.

Variants and Related Words

• Damask rose (n): The common name for .
  • The damask rose has been prized for centuries for its fragrance.
• Attar of roses (n): The essential oil distilled from the petals of .
  • True attar of roses is derived from Rosa damascena.

Synonyms

• Damask rose: The direct common name equivalent.
• Rose of Castile: A historical name sometimes used for this species.

Related Terms (Phrasal verbs are not applicable for this noun)

• Hybridization: The process of cross-breeding plants, for which is a famous parent.
• Cultivar: A plant variety produced by selective breeding; many are descendants of .

Idioms (Not directly applicable)

• There are no common idioms featuring the specific term . However, the common name "rose" features in many idioms (e.g., "a bed of roses," "coming up roses").

Noun

1. large hardy very fragrant pink rose; cultivated in Asia Minor as source of attar of roses; parent of many hybrids