ross

Meanings

• Noun

  A surname of Scottish and Irish origin, derived from Gaelic 'ros' meaning head or chief.

  - "The Ross family crest features a red rose on a gold background."
  - "Many people with the surname Ross have Scottish or Irish heritage."

• Noun

  A term used in tennis to describe a volley hit at the net, often executed by a doubles team.

  - "The Ross team executed a perfect ross to win the point."
  - "The ross is an essential skill for successful doubles play."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ross
moss , loss , bloss , cross

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Variants

List of all variants of ross that leads to same result
Betsy Ross , Ross , Sir James Clark Ross , Sir John Ross , Sir Ronald Ross , Ross and Cromarty , Ross Dependency , Ross Ice Shelf , Ross Island , Ross Sea , Darnley , Duke of Albany , Earl of Ross , Henry Stewart , Henry Stuart , Lord Darnley , Stewart , Stuart

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Etymology

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The name Ross originated from the Gaelic word 'ros', which means head or chief.

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Trivia

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1. The name Ross is the 107th most common surname in the United States.

2. Ross is also a popular name for dogs and cats.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ross-shire: A historic county in Scotland, named after the Ross clan.

2. Ross Island: An island located in Lough Swilly, Ireland, with a castle and fortifications.

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Culture

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In Scottish and Irish culture, the name Ross is associated with nobility and leadership. It is also a common surname in these countries.

How to Memorize "ross"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a red rose on a gold background, like a family crest.
   - Visualize a tennis player volleying a ball at the net.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name Ross with Scottish or Irish heritage.
   - Associate the name Ross with leadership or nobility.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that Ross comes from the Gaelic word for head or chief.
   - Think of a red rose on a gold background when you hear the name Ross.

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