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rose hip
noun
: the ripened usually red or orange accessory fruit of a rose that consists of a fleshy receptacle enclosing numerous achenes
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White grape juice, hibiscus flowers, orange peel, and rose hips complete the drink.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
Slightly chewy tannins pave the way for flavors of ripe red raspberry, black currant, and dried rose hips.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 20 June 2024
Their ciders have been recognized for being best in the U.S. for gluten-free diners, especially the Mango Foxtrot, a mango and rose hip semi-dry cider with 6.9% ABV.
—Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024
Kora Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask Oh-so-tingly, but also made with scrubby rose hip seeds, this is my favorite mask for getting super smooth skin, fast.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 16 Nov. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1857, in the meaning defined above
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“Rose hip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rose%20hip. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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rose hip
noun
: the ripened usually red or orange fruit of a rose
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