Associations to the word «Rosewater»

Wiktionary

ROSEWATER, noun. A liquid produced by steeping rose petals in water, used as a coloring agent and flavoring ingredient in certain foods.
ROSEWATER SAILOR, noun. (obsolete) (nautical) (slang) An officer who is incompetent, or not well-suited for the seas.

Wise words

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