Damask Rose (Noun)
Meaning
Large hardy very fragrant pink rose; cultivated in Asia Minor as source of attar of roses; parent of many hybrids.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The perfume was made from the essential oil of the damask rose, which gave it a unique and intoxicating scent.
- In the garden, the damask rose was a standout, its large pink blooms releasing a heady fragrance that attracted bees and butterflies.
- The damask rose has been cultivated for centuries in Asia Minor, where it is prized for its beauty and fragrance.
- The perfume maker carefully selected the finest damask roses to use in her attar of roses, a fragrant oil that was highly prized by perfumers.
- The hybrid tea rose, a popular garden flower, is a descendant of the damask rose, which was introduced to Europe in the 16th century.