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desert rose

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. impala lily, mock azalia, desert rose, kudu lily, Adenium obesum, Adenium multiflorumnoun

    South African shrub having a swollen succulent stem and bearing showy pink and white flowers after the leaves fall; popular as an ornamental in tropics

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  1. Desert Rose

    Desert Rose is a song by British musician Sting from his album Brand New Day (1999). According to Sting, the lyrics have to do with "lost love and longing". the song peaked at No. 2 in Canada, No. 3 in Switzerland, No. 4 in Italy, No. 15 in the UK, and No. 17 in the US. The song is noted for Sting's duet performance with Algerian raï singer Cheb Mami, creating a distinct world music feel to the song.

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  1. desert rose

    A desert rose is a type of crystal formation that naturally occurs in arid sandy conditions. It is made of gypsum or baryte which includes sand grains within each layer. The name comes from its unique rosette-like shape and sandy color similar to the desert and rose petals. The desert rose may also refer to several plant species that thrive in desert conditions, such as the Adenium obesum, known for its bright flowers and succulent features.

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  1. Desert rose

    Desert rose is the colloquial name given to rosette formations of crystal clusters of gypsum or baryte which contain abundant included sand grains. The 'petals' are crystals flattened on the c crystallographic axis, fanning open in radiating flattened crystal clusters. The rosette crystal habit tends to occur when the crystals form in arid sandy conditions, such as the evaporation of a shallow salt basin. Gypsum roses usually have better defined, sharper edges than baryte roses. Celestine and other bladed evaporite minerals may also form rosette clusters. The desert rose may also be known by the names: sand rose, rose rock, selenite rose, gypsum rose and baryte rose.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of desert rose in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of desert rose in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2


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