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rosaceous
ro·sa·ceous [ rō záyshəss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of roses: belonging or relating to the rose family Rosaceae of flowering plants
2. similar to rose: resembling a rose flower
[Mid-18th century. < Latin rosaceus< rosa (see rose1)]
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