rosebud
pronunciation
How to pronounce rosebud in British English:
UK [ˈrəʊzbʌd]
How to pronounce rosebud in American English:
US [ˈroʊzbʌd]
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- Noun:
- the bud of a rose
- (a literary reference to) a pretty young girl
Word Origin
- rosebud (n.)
- 1610s, from rose (n.1) + bud (n.). Hence, "young girl in her first bloom, a debutante."
Example
- 1. And that 's what you know about rosebud ?
- 2. Miss emily norton was no rosebud .
- 3. Rosebud - beauty of youth - a heartistic creforion innocent of love .
- 4. Unlike the rosebud salve , this stuff is actually worth the money .
- 5. She is the sweet youngest daughter of the master , a lovely girl of sixteen , fresh and glowing , and bright as a rosebud .