rockrose

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun any of numerous varieties of helianthemums having small rose-like yellow or white or reddish flowers
  2. noun small shrubs of scrub and dry woodland regions of southern Europe and North Africa; grown for their showy flowers and soft often downy and aromatic evergreen foliage

Etymology

From rock + rose.

In classic literature

Synonyms

rock rose

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