roos

Definitions of roos
  1. noun
    a circular rounded projection or protuberance
    synonyms: hoofdroos, klinkbout, knobbel, nop, schoendop
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    type of:
    sprong, uitsteeksel
    any structure that branches out from a central support
  2. noun
    loose scales shed from the scalp
    synonyms: hoofdroos
  3. noun
    the central building block at the top of an arch or vault
    synonyms: epitaaf, grafsteen, grafzerk, slotstuk, sluitsteen, zerk
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    type of:
    bouwsteen
    a block of material used in construction work
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