[Vwoolf] White Rose Leaves?

[Jeremy Hawthorn]

Shorter Oxford (old ed.), sense 2: A petal; esp. in rose-leaf (popular). 1565

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Ah ha!  As in “rose-leaf complexion.”  I always wondered about that, since rose leaves are shiny and dark green.

Caroline



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Initially, I thought that it’s the old “black cab driver” problem.



However, one of the meanings of a “rose leaf” is the petal of a rose.  The other meaning is the leaf of a rose.  Go figure.



Stuart



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So, in her diary entry on “Stella & Jack’s Wedding Day,” Virginia writes, “White rose leaves from S’s bouquet.”



Apparently, white rose leaves were some kind of Victorian thing, but I don’t know what. Were these rose leaves painted white? Or simply the green leaves of white roses? Are they confections put in the bouquet?



I would appreciate any help you can offer.



Danell









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