rosetted Definition

rosette
noun

1. A badge or decoration made in coloured ribbon to resemble the form of a rose, often awarded as a prize or worn to show membership of some group, etc.
2. archit.
A rose-shaped ornament on a wall or other surface.
3a. bot.
A naturally occurring cluster of leaves radiating from a central point, especially at the base of a stem;
3b. bot.
An abnormal cluster of leaves on a stem that is a symptom of disease;
3c. bot.
Any of several plant diseases which result in such an abnormal cluster of leaves.
Form: rosette disease (also)
4. Any rose-shaped structure, arrangement or figure.

verb rosetted, rosetting

1. To award a rosette to someone or something.
intr
2. medicine.
Said of a cell or group of cells: to form into a rosette.

Derivative: rosetting
noun

The development of abnormal clusters of leaves as a symptom of plant disease.

Etymology: 18c: French, meaning ‘little rose'.