SUB ROSA


Meaning of SUB ROSA in English

Pronunciation: ˌ s ə b- ' r ō -z ə

Function: adverb

Etymology: New Latin, literally, under the rose; from the ancient association of the rose with secrecy

Date: 1654

: in confidence : SECRETLY

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