n. (Bot.) A fleshy-leaved herb (Rhodiola rosea); rosewort; -- so called because the roots have the odor of roses. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A valuable cabinet wood of a dark red color, streaked and variegated with black, obtained from several tropical leguminous trees of the genera
African rosewood,
Jamaica rosewood,
New South Wales rosewood,
n. A valuable cabinet wood of a dark red color, streaked and variegated with black, obtained from several tropical leguminous trees of the genera
African rosewood,
Jamaica rosewood,
New South Wales rosewood,