rosewater
1 of 2adjective
rose·wa·ter ˈrōz-ˌwȯ-tər 
-ˌwä-
1
: affectedly nice or delicate
2
: having the odor of rose water
rose water
2 of 2noun
: a watery solution of the odoriferous constituents of the rose used as a perfume or a flavoring
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Emily Sabens, Indianapolis Star, 13 Aug. 2017 Since 2010, Lick Ice Cream has grown a reputation for nontraditional ice cream flavors such as gorgonzola candied pecan and rosewater pistachio brittle. Emily Sabens, Indianapolis Star, 13 Aug. 2017
Adjective
Since 2010, Lick Ice Cream has grown a reputation for nontraditional ice cream flavors such as gorgonzola candied pecan and rosewater pistachio brittle. Emily Sabens, Indianapolis Star, 13 Aug. 2017 Since 2010, Lick Ice Cream has grown a reputation for nontraditional ice cream flavors such as gorgonzola candied pecan and rosewater pistachio brittle. Emily Sabens, Indianapolis Star, 13 Aug. 2017 Word History
First Known Use
Adjective
1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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