rosewater

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Among the items stolen from the museum, in Thoresby Park near Ollerton, are a distinctive parcel and gilt rosewater dish - said to be the sister piece to the Wimbledon women's singles trophy.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2023

By the 10th century, the delicious treat, made with milk, cream, flavored rosewater, dried fruits, and nuts, was popular in many middle-east nations.

From DOGO News • Jun. 30, 2023

My grandmother's hands found my shoulders as the breeze touched my skin and I could smell her wrinkled fingers, talcum and rosewater.

From Salon • May 13, 2023

She also used rosewater, but, she said, “Honestly, that’s just because I’m a gardener.”

From Washington Post • Jan. 13, 2023

I rubbed rosewater in my hair, then braided it with Santiclo’s ribbon, humming the whole while the little boat song my Jacqui loves to clap to.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez