Late 19th century; earliest use found in William Chaffers (1811–1892), authority on hallmarks and potters' marks. From French rose Pompadour from rose + the name of the Marquise de Pompadour. Compare earlier rose du Barry.
Definition of rose Pompadour in US English:
rose Pompadour
noun
= rose du Barry.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in William Chaffers (1811–1892), authority on hallmarks and potters' marks. From French rose Pompadour from rose + the name of the Marquise de Pompadour. Compare earlier rose du Barry.