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mountain rose

mountain rose

7.4
A small bush with bright red flowers that grows in mountains
  • noun
  • UK
translation icon : rosa de montaña
  • Hikers often pause to admire the mountain rose during their ascent in the Alps.

Examples

  • The vibrant blossoms of the mountain rose stood out against the rugged terrain.

  • A cluster of mountain roses flourished near the chilly mountain stream.

  • The mountain rose blooms beautifully in spring.

  • Have you seen a mountain rose before?

  • In the early summer, the mountain rose creates a stunning display of red flowers along the hillside.

  • The mountain rose can survive harsh weather conditions, thriving in rocky, elevated regions.

  • Wildlife often gathers around the mountain rose as its bright blooms attract various pollinators.

Synonyms

Rosa pendulina
vsmountain rose
  • Specialized
9.8

A wild rose with red flowers and arching stems that grows in European mountains

is a general alpine shrub term rather than a single scientific species

Surface Forms

mountain rose singular
mountain roses plural

Morphology

mountain + rose

The meaning 'a rose that grows in mountainous regions' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'mountain' (high natural landform) and 'rose' (ornamental shrub) as a noun-noun compound. This compositional pattern is common cross-linguistically and follows regular English compounding, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Mountain rose gets its name from the simple image of red, rose-like flowers growing on high, rocky slopes. The words mountain and rose show this picture, so the name helps you remember it means 'a small mountain shrub with red flowers'.