rosehead

/ˈroʊzˌhɛd/

Definitions

1. noun

The head of a rose, especially when it is fully opened and the petals are expanded.

“The gardener admired the delicate rosehead of the newly bloomed flower.”

2. noun

In heraldry, a rosehead is a charge that resembles the head of a rose, often used as a symbol in coats of arms.

“The family crest featured a distinctive rosehead as a proud symbol of their heritage.”

Synonyms

  • flowerhead
  • rose

Antonyms

  • blossom
  • stem