damask rose

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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damask rose

(Plants) a rose, Rosa damascena, native to Asia and cultivated for its pink or red fragrant flowers, which are used to make the perfume attar

[C16: from Medieval Latin rosa damascēna rose of Damascus]

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dam′ask rose′

a fragrant pink rose, Rosa damascena.

[1530–40]

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damask rose - large hardy very fragrant pink rose; cultivated in Asia Minor as source of attar of roses; parent of many hybrids

Rosa damascena, summer damask rose

rose, rosebush - any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

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damask rose

n → Damaszenerrose f

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But though the love to these several objects may possibly be one and the same in all cases, its operations however must be allowed to be different; for, how much soever we may be in love with an excellent surloin of beef, or bottle of Burgundy; with a damask rose, or Cremona fiddle; yet do we never smile, nor ogle, nor dress, nor flatter, nor endeavour by any other arts or tricks to gain the affection of the said beef, &c.

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You find the damask rose a goodish stock for most of the tender sorts, don't you, Mr.

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A flower was in her right hand, and her left clasped an enamelled collar of white and damask roses. On a table by her side lay a mandolin and an apple.

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There were damask Roses, and yellow Roses, lilac Crocuses, and gold, purple Violets and white.

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The deep tissue massages with their bespoke aromatic oils - called 'cloud' - extracted from Damask rose and Yas are relaxing and invigorating at the same time.

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8 Aman Skincare Grounding Desert Dew Face Mist, PS75 Best for: Reducing puffiness Powered by damask rose petals and sandalwood (a natural anti-inflammatory), this luxury mist also contains homeopathic silver, known to calm skin and reduce puffiness.

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Rankous who practiced the profession after studying it said that the Damascene families passed on the Procade handicraft from generation to another, adding that the Syrian handicraftsmen are inspired by Damascus features and plants in producing the Procade, such as jasmine, Damask rose, grapes, mosaics and Arabic calligraphy, and others decorations derived from several countries such as Kashmir and Indian heritages, and Romeo and Juliet from Italy.

Procade fabric: A handicraft created by Damascene locals

The Damask rose is the variety used in the production of rose water.

Oman Pride: The rose fields at Al Ain

With fresh nuances of raspberry and bergamot interwoven with damask rose this intoxicating scent lies on an oriental of precious woods, rich sandalwood and indulgent vanilla.

Rasasi launches new Qasamat collection

With the indigenous Damask rose in full bloom, a multi-sensory treat awaits guests to the resort where the fragrant flowers are perfuming the air and coloring the landscape of Al Jabal Al Akhdar in softer shades of red and pink, turning the entire mountain range into a visual spectacle.

It's Time to Smell the Roses at Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort

Jo Malone London's new Rose & White Musk Absolu has the sweetness of Damask rose water and the rich notes of oud and amber on a powdery clean base of white musk.