Rosette (Noun)
Meaning 1
A cluster of leaves growing in crowded circles from a common center or crown (usually at or close to the ground).
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 2
An ornament or pattern resembling a rose that is worn as a badge of office or as recognition of having won an honor.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The winner of the annual dog show proudly wore a rosette on her jacket to signify her achievement.
- A large rosette adorned the mayor's lapel as he delivered his speech at the town hall ceremony.
- The award-winning artist attached a delicate rosette to her dress as a symbol of her accomplishment.
- At the annual parade, participants who had completed a certain number of years of service wore a rosette on their uniforms.
- The queen's royal rosette was a symbol of her high office and was worn on all formal occasions.
Meaning 3
Circular window filled with tracery.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The stunning rosette above the entrance of the Gothic cathedral added a touch of elegance to its facade.
- The intricate stone carvings in the rosette window created a beautiful pattern of light and shadow inside the church.
- The rosette, a characteristic feature of Gothic architecture, was a prominent element in the design of the medieval building.
- As the sun shone through the rosette, it cast a kaleidoscope of colors on the floor of the ancient chapel.
- The architect carefully designed the rosette to be a focal point of the building's exterior, drawing the eye upwards towards the heavens.
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Meaning 4
Rhizoctinia disease of potatoes.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The Rhizoctonia disease of potatoes is characterized by the formation of a rosette of stunted and distorted stems.
- In severe cases of Rhizoctonia infection, the potato plants may develop a rosette of yellowing leaves that eventually wilt and die.
- The rosette formed by Rhizoctonia-infected potato plants can be confused with other diseases, making diagnosis challenging.
- As the Rhizoctonia disease progresses, the infected potato plants may produce a rosette of stunted and twisted stems that fail to produce tubers.
- The formation of a rosette is a distinctive symptom of Rhizoctonia infection in potato plants, allowing for early detection and management.