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Vinony

Rosa

proper noun

  1. female given name
  2. family name
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈɹoʊzə/ / /ˈɹəʊzə/

name

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Iranian *wardahder.? Ancient Greek ῥόδον (rhódon)bor.? Latin rosabor. English Rosa Borrowed from Latin rosa (“rose”).

  1. A female given name from Latin; a Latinized variant of Rose.

    “Mercedes moved away from Jack and gripping Rosa's hand – her own nails were too short – she took a pinch and inhaled it. Rosa kissed Mercedes on the lips then took a further nailful and offered it to Jack who shook his head.”