rosace

noun

ro·​sace

(ˈ)rō¦zās,

rōˈzäs

plural -s

: a circular ornamental architectural member that is usually a panel enclosing a richly sculptured rosette

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French, irregular from rose, from Latin rosa

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

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