Definition of Rosemaling

1. Noun. A Scandinavian style of carved or painted decoration (as on furniture or walls or dinnerware) consisting of floral motifs.


Definition of Rosemaling

1. Noun. A Norwegian style of stylized floral decoration with scrollwork and geometric elements. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Rosemaling

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rosemaling

rosegold
rosegolds
rosehead
roseheads
rosehip
rosehips
roseine
roseines
roseless
roselike
roselite
rosella
rosellas
roselle
roselles
rosemaling (current term)
rosemalings
rosemaloes
rosemaries
rosemaryite
rosemarylike
rosenbergite
rosenbuschite
rosenhahnite
rosenmuller's organ
rosenzweig picture-frustration study
roseo-
roseocobaltic

Literary usage of Rosemaling

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Inside Passage & Coastal Alaska by Lynn Readicker-Henderson (2006)
"The town retains an air of Norway: some residents speak Norwegian, houses are decorated with rosemaling, and Norwegian Independence Day is celebrated every ..."

2. Adventure Guide to the Inside Passage and Coastal Alaska by Lynn Readicker-Henderson (2002)
"The town retains an air of Norway: some residents speak Norwegian, houses are decorated with rosemaling, and Norwegian Independence Day is celebrated every ..."

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