/ sʌb ˈroʊ zə /
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adverb
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confidentially, covertly, obscurely, privately, clandestinely
Nearby words
- suave,
- suaviter in modo, fortiter in re,
- suavity,
- sub,
- sub judice,
- sub verbo,
- sub voce,
- sub-,
- sub-clause,
Origin of sub rosa
First recorded in 1920–25,sub rosa is from the Latin word sub rosā literally, under the rose, from the ancient use of the rose at meetings as a symbol of the sworn confidence of the participants
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- The lack of trust between the Israeli and American leaders on Iran has been a sub-rosa tension in the relationship since 2009.U.S., Israel Discuss Triggers for Bombing Iran’s Nuclear Infrastructure|Eli Lake|December 28, 2011|DAILY BEAST
- It was for a fact a sort of sub-rosa sortie, but the historian was discreet on this occasion.Castles and Chateaux of Old Burgundy|Francis Miltoun
- Although his pen has probably covered more pages than Balzac's, this is the first time Sub-Rosa has really 'turned author.'
British Dictionary definitions forsub rosa
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Word Origin for sub rosa
Latin, literally: under the rose; from the rose that, in ancient times, was hung over the council table, as a token of secrecy
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Word Origin and History forsub rosa
'privately, secretly,' Latin, literally 'under the rose,' which was regarded as a symbol of secrecy.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper