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Definition of rosehip

rosehip

/ˈroʊz.hɪp/
Plural:rosehips
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• noun

1

The fleshy, accessory fruit of the rose plant, typically ripening to a red or orange color in late summer or autumn, known for its high vitamin C content and widely used in teas, jams, and syrups.

Example

"After the first autumn frost, the foragers gathered baskets of bright red rosehips to brew into a tart, immune-boosting tea."

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• Nearby Words

rose moss
rose of sharon
rosefish
rosehip
roseline shark
rosella
rosemary

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'rose' (from Latin 'rosa') and 'hip', from Old English 'hēope', meaning the seed pod of a wild rose or bramble.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rosehip. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rosehip
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