A ROSETTE is a flowerlike ornament that is typically circular in shape and has radiating petals or leaves. It is often used as a decorative motif in architecture, clothing, and jewelry. The term is derived from the French word for rose, 'rosee, ' and is also related to the Latin word for rose, 'ROSA.' Rosettes are often seen in traditional Islamic art and architecture, and they are also popular in modern fashion.