rose-water

[ rohz-waw-ter, -wot-er ]

/ ˈroʊzˌwɔ tər, -ˌwɒt ər /

having the aroma or fragrance of rose water.

affectedly delicate, nice, or fine; sentimental: a Victorian novelist with a genteel, rose-water style.

Origin of rose-water

First recorded in 1655–65

rose water

water tinctured with the essential oil of roses, used as a perfume.

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

This version is made with rose-water syrup, lending a particularly inviting sweet aroma to the pistachio-filled treats.

What to Eat: Light Greek Meal |Cookstr.com |June 1, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
Pliny tells us that rose-water was a favorite perfume of the Roman ladies, and the most luxurious used it even in their baths.

Parsons on the Rose |Samuel Browne Parsons
Through the centre of each table ran a rivulet of rose-water, and gold and silver fish glanced in its unrivalled course.

The Young Duke |Benjamin Disraeli
Flavor with lemon or rose-water, and bake in a moderate oven.

Housekeeping in Old Virginia |Marion Cabell Tyree

The revolution by which poor old Ciuco lost this throne was essentially a rose-water revolution.

Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. 15, No. 87, March, 1875 |Various
Boil the wood in the rose-water in a glass vessel; then, when cold, add the pearlash and spirit.

The Art of Perfumery |G. W. Septimus Piesse

rose-water

scented water used as a perfume and in cooking, made by the distillation of rose petals or by impregnation with oil of roses
(as modifier)rose-water scent

(modifier) elegant or delicate, esp excessively so