Definition

A garden or area where roses are grown and cared for.

Example

The rosery was filled with blooming roses of various colors.

Conversation

Have you ever visited the rosery near the park?

No, I haven't! What's it like?

It's beautiful, especially when all the roses are in bloom.

That sounds amazing! I should definitely check it out.

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Root Explanation

The word 'rosary' originates from the Latin 'rosarium' (meaning a garden of roses), which is derived from 'rosa' (meaning rose) and the suffix '-arium' (meaning a place for). The term refers to a collection of prayers and beads used in the Catholic tradition, symbolically representing a garden of roses offered to the Virgin Mary.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'garden of roses' ('rosarium') that represents prayers offered to Mary, helping you remember that a rosary is a tool for prayer.

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