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1. (n.) costmary
a composite plant, Chrysanthemum balsamita, that has silvery, fragrant leaves and is used in salads and as a flavoring.
Etymology: (1325–75; ME costmarie=cost (OE cost costmary < L costum, costus a composite herb, Saussurea lappa < Gk kóstos) +Marie (the Virgin) Mary)
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1. (noun) costmary, alecost, bible leaf, mint geranium, balsam herb, Tanacetum balsamita, Chrysanthemum balsamita
tansy-scented Eurasian perennial herb with buttonlike yellow flowers; used as potherb or salad green and sometimes for potpourri or tea or flavoring; sometimes placed in genus Chrysanthemum
2. (noun) costmary
leaves used sparingly (because of bitter overtones) in sauces and soups and stuffings
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1. (noun) costmary
a garden plant (Chrysanthemum Balsamita) having a strong balsamic smell, and nearly allied to tansy. It is used as a pot herb and salad plant and in flavoring ale and beer. Called also alecost
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