noun

melrose

Melrose (noun) means a syrupy mixture of honey and rose petals, once used in gargles and skin lotions. Example: “The old apothecary's recipe book listed melrose as a soothing remedy for sore throats.”

noun

A syrupy mixture of honey and rose petals, once used in gargles and skin lotions.

"The old apothecary's recipe book listed melrose as a soothing remedy for sore throats."

How to use melrose

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA rose-and-honey preparation used in old-fashioned home remedies, not the town or surname of the same spelling.

Word forms

Melroses plural

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Etymology

From Latin mel ("honey") and rosa ("rose").

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for melrose

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Frequently asked questions

What does “melrose” mean?

The word “melrose” means a syrupy mixture of honey and rose petals, once used in gargles and skin lotions. In plain terms, a rose-and-honey preparation used in old-fashioned home remedies, not the town or surname of the same spelling.

How do you use “melrose” in a sentence?

Here is “melrose” used in a sentence: “The old apothecary's recipe book listed melrose as a soothing remedy for sore throats.”

What part of speech is “melrose”?

“Melrose” is a noun.

Where does the word “melrose” come from?

The word “melrose” comes from Latin. From Latin mel ("honey") and rosa ("rose").