ROSEMALING


Meaning of ROSEMALING in English

[ 'rəʊsəˌmα:lɪŋ , -ˌmɔ:lɪŋ , -zə- ]

■ noun chiefly N. Amer. the art of painting wooden furniture and objects with flower motifs.

Derivatives

rosemaled adjective

Origin

1940s: from Norw., lit. 'rose painting'.

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