ˌWars of the ˈRoses, the BrE AmE
the period of ↑ civil war in England(1455–85), between two parts of the English royal family, which each wanted its own leader to be king. One family was called Lancaster, and was represented by a red rose, and the other was called York, and was represented by a white rose. The Wars of the Roses ended at the battle of ↑ Bosworth Field .