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Etymology of the English word rosacea

the English word rosacea
derived from the Latin word rosaceus (rose-, made of, from roses)
derived from the Latin word roseus (rose-colored, red)
derived from the Late Latin word rosa (rose; rose bush)
using the Latin suffix -acea

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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