rose water

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So Mr Jain decided to turn his roses into rose water and rose oil.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2023

Malabi is rose water milk pudding — delicate in flavor, firm but creamy, not too sweet — most often topped with a simple berry sauce and chopped pistachios.

From Washington Post • Mar. 24, 2023

Seven days later, in accordance with Hindu cremation rites, he lay in a coffin bedecked in incense, rose water and honey.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2022

To them, I added a pool of crème anglaise, an easy-to-make pouring custard, and a splash of rose water, since strawberries are botanically related to roses.

From New York Times • Feb. 25, 2022

Clara stood inches from him, close enough that he could smell her perfume, something a bit old-fashioned with rose water.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny