kemal

/ˈkeɪməl/

Definitions

1. proper noun

a male given name of Turkish origin, derived from the Ottoman Empire

“The Turkish general, Mustafa Kemal, played a key role in the country’s independence.”

2. noun

a type of Turkish rose, often referred to as the ‘Rose of Anatolia’

“The kemal rose was highly prized in Ottoman gardens for its fragrant flowers.”

Synonyms

  • Ottoman rose
  • Turkish name

Antonyms

  • garden flower
  • non-Turkish