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Definition of swamp rose

swamp rose

Plural:swamp roses
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swamp rose Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American A species of wild deciduous rose native to the wetlands, marshes, and stream banks of eastern North America, characterized by its fragrant pink flowers and preference for wet soil.

Example

"The hikers admired the bright pink blooms of the swamp rose growing abundantly along the edge of the marsh."

• Nearby Words

swamp eel
swamp lily
swamp milkweed
swamp rose
swamp snake
swamphen
swan

Word Origin & Etymology

A descriptive common name formed from 'swamp' and 'rose', referencing the plant's native habitat in the wetlands, marshes, and bogs of eastern North America.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Swamp rose. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/swamp rose
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