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Wars Of The Roses.
Wars Of The Roses - as a noun
Struggle for the english throne (1455-1485) between the house of york (white rose) and the house of lancaster (red rose) ending with the accession of the tudor monarch henry vii
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
war of the rosesExample Sentences
"The wars of the roses were a series of civil wars in England during the 15th century."
"Many nobles and noble families were involved in the wars of the roses."
"The wars of the roses were primarily fought between the houses of Lancaster and York."
"The symbol of the House of Lancaster during the wars of the roses was a red rose."
"The symbol of the House of York during the wars of the roses was a white rose."