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rosette

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Noun — A rose-shaped ornament or badge, often made of ribbon, given as a prize or worn as a symbol.

Synonyms

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russet scab stem canker rose window little potato

How to use rosette

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win a rosette a first-place rosette

Etymology

Borrowed from French rosette, literally a "little rose," from rose plus the diminutive suffix -ette.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “rosette” mean?

The word “rosette” means a rose-shaped ornament or badge, often made of ribbon, given as a prize or worn as a symbol. In plain terms, a round, rose-shaped decoration, often given as an award.

How do you pronounce “rosette”?

“Rosette” is pronounced roh-ZEHT (/ɹoʊˈzɛt/ in IPA).

How do you use “rosette” in a sentence?

Here is “rosette” used in a sentence: “Her horse won a blue rosette at the county show.”

What part of speech is “rosette”?

“Rosette” is a noun.

Where does the word “rosette” come from?

The word “rosette” comes from French. Borrowed from French rosette, literally a "little rose," from rose plus the diminutive suffix -ette.

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