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SUB ROSA
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Dictionary entry overview: What does sub rosa mean?
• SUB ROSA (adverb)
The adverb SUB ROSA has 1 sense:
1. in secret or covertly
Familiarity information: SUB ROSA used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In secret or covertly
Context example:
held a meeting sub rosa to avoid general criticism
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