rose

/ɹəʊz/noun
Elementary
1

A shrub of the genus Rosa, with red, pink, white or yellow flowers.

2

A flower of the rose plant.

3

A plant or species in the rose family. (Rosaceae)

4

Something resembling a rose flower, such as a compass rose.

5

A bouquet of circles.

6

The rose flower, usually depicted with five petals, five barbs, and a circular seed.

7

A purplish-red or pink color, the color of some rose flowers.

8

A round nozzle for a sprinkling can or hose.

9

The usually circular base of a light socket in the ceiling, from which the fitting or chandelier is suspended.

10

Any of various large, red-bodied, papilionid butterflies of the genus Pachliopta.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing