rose-red

1 of 2

adjective

: of the color rose red

rose red

2 of 2

noun

: a variable color averaging a deep red that is bluer, lighter, and stronger than cherry wine

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English rose red, from rose entry 2 + red

Noun

Middle English from rose red adjective

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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