‖n. [ It. ] (Mus.) (a) A scene in an opera. (b) An accompanied dramatic recitative, interspersed with passages of melody, or followed by a full aria. Rockstro. [ 1913 Webster ]
(n) large hardy very fragrant pink rose; cultivated in Asia Minor as source of attar of roses; parent of many hybrids, Syn. Rosa damascena, summer damask rose