English

Etymology 1
From rose < Old English rose < Latin rosa, possibly related to Ancient Greek ῥοδέα.

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Pronunciation
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-��zi|-��zi

Adjective
en-adj|rosier|rosiest

1. rose-coloured
2. optimistic

Related terms
rose

Etymology 2
From Cockney rhyming slang, "Rosie Lee".

Alternative spellings
Rosie (more common spelling, as per the etymology)

Noun
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1. (British English, slang) tea

#:I wish a cup of Rosy.

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