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rose wa·ter

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. rose waternoun

    perfume consisting of water scented with oil of roses

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  1. rose waternoun

    The water-soluble portion of the distillate of rose petals.

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  1. Rose water

    Rose water (Persian: گلاب) is a flavoured water made by steeping rose petals in water. It is the hydrosol portion of the distillate of rose petals, a by-product of the production of rose oil for use in perfume. Rose water is also used to flavour food, as a component in some cosmetic and medical preparations, and for religious purposes throughout Eurasia. Rose syrup (not to be confused with rose hip syrup) is a syrup made from rose water, with sugar added. Gulkand in South Asia is a syrupy mashed rose mixture. Central Iran is home to the annual Golabgiri festival each spring. Thousands of tourists visit the area to celebrate the rose harvest for the production of golâb (گلاب). Iran accounts for 90% of world production of rose water.

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  1. rose water

    Rose water is a flavoured water made by steeping or distilling rose petals in water. It is used in many cultural dishes, particularly in Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisine, and also in cosmetics for its pleasant scent and hydrating properties. Additionally, it is often used for religious purposes in some cultures. It can also serve as a mild natural fragrance and is known for its therapeutic and medicinal properties.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Rose water

    water tinctured with roses by distillation

Wikidata

  1. Rose water

    Rose water is the hydrosol portion of the distillate of rose petals. Rose water, itself a by-product of the production of rose oil for use in perfume, is used to flavour food, as a component in some cosmetic and medical preparations, and for religious purposes throughout Europe and Asia. Rose syrup is made from rose water, with sugar added.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of rose water in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of rose water in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7


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