Etymology
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sub rosa (adv.)

"privately, secretly," Latin, literally "under the rose," which was regarded as a symbol of secrecy.

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Definitions of sub rosa

sub rosa (adv.)
in secret or covertly;
held a meeting sub rosa to avoid general criticism
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