sub rosa meaning

UK US /sʌb ˈroʊzə/ 3 syllables

sub rosa (adverb): in secret or covertly.

Definition of sub rosa

  1. in secret or covertly
    • held a meeting sub rosa to avoid general criticism

How to pronounce sub rosa

sub rosa is pronounced /sʌb ˈroʊzə/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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