# rosacea

> English word · Noun · IPA /ɹoʊˈzeɪ.ʃə/ · frequency rank #62,464

## Definitions
1. A chronic condition characterized by redness of the face.

## Etymology
Clipping of acne rosacea, from New Latin acnē (“acne”) +
rosācea, feminine of rosāceus (“rose-colored”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/rosacea