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rosita

rosita

1 9.9
A small upright plant from the southwest United States with groups of pink trumpet-shaped flowers
  • noun
  • US
: rosita
  • "I've got to go home to my boys," Rosita cried.

Examples

  • Luke could hear the note of hysteria in Rosita's voice.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • How long had he and Rosita been locked up in the dark, chilly houseboat?

    Fiction book (2001)

  • "But I have to talk to my father and Rosita again before I drop that money.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • At least they were going back to New Jersey, Rosita thought.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • When they reached the airport, Rosita was still sleeping.

    Fiction book (1997)

  • "Wait till you see what I go home in," Rosita had joked.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • WOMAN: Hola, it's me, Rosita, your new cleaning lady.

    The Campaign (2012)

  • Laura kept on talking to Rosita, trying to reassure her that she was herself.

    Fiction book (1997)

  • Laura pressed her cheek to Rosita's temple and tightened her embrace.

    Fiction book (1997)

  • In spring, the garden was beautiful, with the rosita plant displaying its vibrant pink flowers.

Synonyms

Centaurium calycosum
vsrosita
  • Specialized
9.9

An upright plant with small clusters of pink, trumpet-shaped flowers from the southwestern United States

is the everyday common name used instead of the scientific form

Surface Forms

rosita singular
rositas plural

Etymology

The word rosita comes from Spanish: rosa means 'rose' and the ending -ita means 'little', so the name is like 'little rose'. That's a helpful way to remember it because the plant has small pink, trumpet-shaped flowers.