Wars of the Roses, the


Definition: Meaning of, Wars of the Roses, the in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɒv;(ə)v ðə;ðɪ;ðiː ðə;ðɪ;ðiː /

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  1. the period of CIVIL WAR in England (1455-85), between two parts of the English royal family, which each wanted its own leader to be king. One family was called Lancaster, and was represented by a red rose, and the other was called York, and was represented by a white rose. The Wars of the Roses ended at the battle of BOSWORTH FIELD .
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