I. ˈrōzə noun
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, rose — more at rose
: a large genus of erect or sometimes climbing or creeping mostly prickly shrubs (family Rosaceae) that are widely distributed especially in temperate regions and have compound leaves and regular 5-petaled red, white, pink, or yellow flowers with many stamens
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Rosa, locality in north central New Mexico
: of or belonging to a culture in north central New Mexico A.D. 700-900 characterized by stockades and pit houses having a large and variable floor plan