sub rosa

From Wiktionary

Etymology[change]

From the Latin word sub (meaning "under") + the ablative of rosa (meaning "rose"). Literally meaning "under a rose" or "under the rose".

Adjective[change]

Positive
sub rosa

Comparative
none

Superlative
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  1. done in secret
    He made a sub rosa attempt to steal the cake.

Adverb[change]

Positive
sub rosa

Comparative
none

Superlative
none

  1. in secret
    He stole the cake sub rosa.