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noun
An aromatic plant (Tanacetum balsamita), once used to flavour ale (prior to use of hops); also used as a bookmark in Bibles and other holy texts to dissuade silverfish and other pests.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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Synonyms: alecost, mint geranium
Antonyms: none provided
noun
leaves used sparingly (because of bitter overtones) in sauces and soups and stuffings
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: herb
noun
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
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: alecost, bible leaf, mint geranium, balsam herb, Tanacetum balsamita, Chrysanthemum balsamita
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: herb, herbaceous plant
History
From Latin costum, from Ancient Greek κόστος (kóstos, “an Oriental aromatic plant”), and Maria (“the Virgin Mary”); only indirectly related to English rosemary.
Across languages
19 source translations are retained for this English entry.
