ScienceSeptember 1, 2026

rosette

ro-ZET

Definition

A specific structural arrangement or shape resembling a rose, which in this article refers to the widened area of the thylacine's upper jaw around the canine teeth.

Etymology

Derived from the French word 'rosette', which is the diminutive form of 'rose' (meaning a small rose), having entered English in the 16th century to describe various rose-like shapes or patterns.

In the news

The article describes the thylacine's upper jaw as having a 'terminal rosette,' a structural feature that likely helped the skull absorb forces during fast, high-impact bites.

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