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Definition of sunrose

sunrose

/ˈsʌnˌroʊz/
sun · rose
Plural:sunroses
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sunrose Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of various low-growing flowering shrubs or herbs of the family Cistaceae, particularly those of the genus Helianthemum native to the Americas, Europe, and Asia, characterized by delicate, brightly colored flowers that open fully only in bright sunlight.

Example

"The gardener planted a border of drought-tolerant sunroses along the dry, rocky pathway to add a splash of yellow during the summer."

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Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'sun' and 'rose', originally coined as a literal translation of the botanical genus name Helianthemum, derived from the Greek 'hēlios' (sun) and 'anthemon' (flower).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sunrose. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sunrose
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