rosebud
Americannoun
noun
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the bud of a rose
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literary a pretty young woman
Etymology
Origin of rosebud
Example Sentences
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They opened their eyes to gifts of spirit pictures—drawings of family members living in Summerland or a delicate sketch of rosebuds.
From Literature
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“And it’s just that they broke up. It’s a totally normal breakup, but to her, it’s like her rosebud, it’s her ‘Citizen Kane.’”
From Los Angeles Times
For a bargain option, check out Trader Joe's Well Rested Herbal Tea, which touts chamomile, spearmint, peppermint, blackberry leaves, and rosebuds.
From Salon
Their teacher, Kim Jong-sook, 58, gathered the children for pictures with Im, who wore raised brogues and a rosebud on the lapel of his suit and beamed and patted their heads.
From Los Angeles Times
But next to me at the head of the yardstick was a miniature chair of English bone china, white with hand-painted rosebuds.
From Literature
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