rose key

noun

A key consisting of a hollow stem, whose end has a rose-shaped pattern.

Meanings

nounrose key (plural rose keys)

plural rose keys

  1. obsoleteA key consisting of a hollow stem, whose end has a rose-shaped pattern.
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