"ashes of rose" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From the fading color of wilted roses. Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} ashes of rose pl (plural only)
  1. A pinkish gray color. Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Pinks Synonyms: ashes-of-rose

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