Meaning & use

Rosace

noun·Academic

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A circular ornamental design resembling a rose, often used in architecture or decorative art, such as a rose window.

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The cathedral's facade is crowned by an intricate stone rosace above the main door.

The ceiling medallion was carved in the shape of a delicate rosace.

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Closely related to 'rosette' and 'rose window,' both sharing the Latin root 'rosa' for rose.

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