Gallicas

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A group of roses, typically characterized by their old-fashioned appearance and often fragrant blooms
2. A classification of garden roses known for their hardiness and ability to thrive in various conditions
3. This variety of rose is historically significant, often associated with classical gardens and traditional landscaping

Etymology: "Gallicas" is the plural of "gallica", the name for a group of old garden roses. The form is Latin in origin: "gallica" is the feminine form of "Gallicus", meaning "Gallic" or "French", and the name reflects the French region of Gaul as the rose's home territory. Gallicas are among the oldest cultivated roses in Europe, and their name points to a geography that was once the centre of rose growing in the West.

Synonyms: rose gallicas, Gallica roses