Illustration of rosette
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1
: an ornament usually made of material gathered or pleated so as to resemble a rose and worn as a badge of office, as evidence of having won a decoration (such as the Medal of Honor), or as trimming
2
: a disk of foliage or a floral design usually in relief used as a decorative motif
3
: a structure or color marking on an animal suggestive of a rosette
especially
: one of the groups of spots on a leopard
4
: a cluster of leaves in crowded circles or spirals arising basally from a crown (as in the dandelion) or apically from an axis with greatly shortened internodes (as in many tropical palms)
5
: a food decoration or garnish in the shape of a rose
icing rosettes
carrot rosettes
Examples of rosette in a Sentence
a rosette of chocolate frosting
Rosettes are carved in the base of the statue.
Recent Examples on the Web
Now that the men have been accounted for, rosettes will be placed next to their names on the Courts of the Missing.
—
Kerry Breen, CBS News, 15 May 2024
The ivory pumps were designed by David Evins and featured rounded toes, lace motifs, a rosette accented with pearls and clear glass beads, according to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
—Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
This rosette choker comes in several colors and is a great way to complete a look.
—Adrienne Roberts, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
Guests took to all types of floral motifs in their garments, from appliqué gowns to giant rosette lapels.
—Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
In addition to White’s rosette creation, Moore—whose hats have made it across the pond to Britain's Royal Ascot—also designed the hat worn by Derby’s National Anthem performer and five-time Grammy winner Wynonna Judd.
—Morgan Evans, Vogue, 4 May 2024
Make the look all your own—sorry, Dad—with some cherry-red heels and an on-trend rosette bag that elevate this outfit into all-timer territory.
—Jake Smith, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2024
Her dress underneath has peeks of ruching and a rosette at the chest.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 29 Jan. 2024
Jaguars can be identified using their unique spot patterns, also known as rosettes.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 29 Jan. 2024
Kerry Breen, CBS News, 15 May 2024
The ivory pumps were designed by David Evins and featured rounded toes, lace motifs, a rosette accented with pearls and clear glass beads, according to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
—Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
This rosette choker comes in several colors and is a great way to complete a look.
—Adrienne Roberts, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
Guests took to all types of floral motifs in their garments, from appliqué gowns to giant rosette lapels.
—Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
In addition to White’s rosette creation, Moore—whose hats have made it across the pond to Britain's Royal Ascot—also designed the hat worn by Derby’s National Anthem performer and five-time Grammy winner Wynonna Judd.
—Morgan Evans, Vogue, 4 May 2024
Make the look all your own—sorry, Dad—with some cherry-red heels and an on-trend rosette bag that elevate this outfit into all-timer territory.
—Jake Smith, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2024
Her dress underneath has peeks of ruching and a rosette at the chest.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 29 Jan. 2024
Jaguars can be identified using their unique spot patterns, also known as rosettes.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 29 Jan. 2024
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“Rosette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rosette. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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rosette
noun
ro·sette
rō-ˈzet 
1
: a badge or ornament of ribbon gathered in the shape of a rose
2
: a design of leaves or flowers used as a decoration
3
: a circular cluster of leaves developed on a plant (as at the base of a dandelion)
Medical Definition
rosette
noun
ro·sette
rō-ˈzet
: a rose-shaped cluster of cells
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