roos

Roos is a term with several distinct uses in different languages and contexts. In Dutch and Afrikaans, roos means "rose" and serves as a surname and, in some cases, a given name. In English-language contexts, Roos may appear as a family name of Dutch or Afrikaans origin and can also be used as a feminine given name in some instances.

Roos as a surname is most commonly found among Dutch-speaking communities and their descendants, including in the Netherlands, South Africa, and other former Dutch colonies. The name typically derives from a nickname or ornamental association with a rose, rather than from a place.

In Australian English, roos is the plural form of roo, an informal word for kangaroo. Kangaroos are marsupials native to Australia and New Guinea, known for their hopping locomotion and large hind legs. They belong to the family Macropodidae and include species such as the red kangaroo and the eastern grey kangaroo. Kangaroos are herbivorous and social, often living in groups called mobs.