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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 evergreen shrubs or subshrubs of the genus Helianthemum (family Cistaceae), native primarily to the Mediterranean region and cultivated in rock gardens for their profusion of saucer-shaped, five-petaled flowers that resemble wild roses and bloom in vibrant shades of yellow, orange, pink, red, or white in full sunlight.

Example

"The dry stone wall was draped with trailing sunroses that opened their papery yellow blossoms in the morning heat."

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• Nearby Words

sunrise
sunroof
sunroom
sunrose
sunscreen
sunseeker
sunset

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 Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sunrose
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