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damask rose

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damask rose

–noun
a fragrant, pink rose, Rosa damascena.

Origin:
1530–40
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damask rose  
n.  A rose (Rosa damascena) native to Asia that has fragrant red or pink flowers and is used as a source of attar.

[From Middle English Damask, Damascus; see damask.]
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