Bourbon2
Pronunciation: /ˈbʊəb(ə)n/
noun
- 3 (also Bourbon rose) a rose of a variety which flowers over a long period and has a rich scent. It arose as a natural hybrid on the island of Réunion (formerly Île de Bourbon) and was introduced into Europe in the early 19th century.
- Rosa × borboniana, a hybrid of Rosa chinensis and R. damascena, family Rosaceae
Origin:
mid 19th century (in Bourbon2 (sense 2)): from Bourbon1. Bourbon2 (sense 1) dates from the 1930s