rosa

Pronunciation: /ˈɹoʊzə/

The English word “rosa” has 2 meanings listed here.

verb

to hide, vanish, shadow

noun

no-show, someone who does not show up as expected

Etymology

Believed to derive from the name of the Australian native bird rosella (genus Platycercus), a small parrot noted for its ability to vanish when the need arises.

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