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rosarian

rosarian

1 9.4
A person who grows or studies roses
  • noun
  • /roʊˈzɛəriən/
  • Specialized
: rosalista
  • rosarians will present "Roses
  • consulting rosarians
  • rosarians, as rose experts

Examples

  • But to be able to share in the privileges and indulgences of S. Giovanni Decollato in Rome, the Rosarians sought a formal affiliation with the more venerable institution.

    Academic text (2012)
  • As a dedicated rosarian, she often shares her knowledge of growing different types of roses.

  • The local rosarian provided valuable tips on how to care for hybrid roses during the summer.

  • At the garden fair, he met several renowned rosarians who showcased their prize-winning roses.

How Expert

authority
101 4.2
rosarian
  • Specialized
1 9.4
grower
68 2.6
gardener
137 1.0

Surface Forms

rosarian singular
rosarians plural

Morphology

rosarian = rose (transparent) = rose + arian

The noun is an agent/person reading of the same formation (rose + '-arian'), meaning 'a person associated with roses', which is directly inferable from the base.

Etymology

Rosarian originally named someone who worked in a rosarium ('rose garden'), so today a rosarian is 'a person who grows or studies roses'.