rosette

• Nom désignant un ornement ou un insigne en forme de rose ou de cercle rayé, porté comme symbole d'honneur ou de fonction, ou encore une disposition circulaire de feuilles ou de motifs.

A noun referring to a rose-shaped ornament or badge worn as a symbol of honor or office, or a circular arrangement of leaves or patterns.

1. Rose-shaped ornamentB2formal

   A decorative item or pattern that looks like a rose, often worn as a badge of office or as a symbol of an honor or achievement.

   Rosette (ornement en forme de rose)

   • The winner of the competition proudly wore a rosette on her lapel.
   • The general's uniform was adorned with a golden rosette.
   • The horse won a blue rosette at the county fair.

   Synonymescockaderose

2. Plant diseaseC1formalscientific

   A fungal disease affecting potatoes, caused by Rhizoctonia, which results in stunted growth and deformed tubers.

   Rosette (maladie de la pomme de terre)

   • The farmer's potato crop was severely damaged by rosette disease.
   • Rosette can cause significant yield loss in potato fields.
   • Proper crop rotation helps prevent the spread of rosette in potatoes.

3. Leaf clusterB2formalscientific

   A circular arrangement of leaves that grow from a common center, typically at or near ground level, forming a pattern like a rose.

   Rosette (botanique)

   • The dandelion forms a rosette of leaves close to the ground.
   • Many alpine plants grow in a rosette shape to protect themselves from the cold.
   • The rosette of leaves helps the plant conserve water.

4. Circular windowC1formalart

   A large, round window filled with decorative stone tracery, often found in Gothic architecture.

   Rosace (en architecture)

   • The cathedral's magnificent rosette window cast colorful light into the nave.
   • The rosette is a classic feature of Gothic church architecture.
   • The intricate tracery of the rosette window depicted scenes from the Bible.

   Synonymesrose window