ROSEMARY


Meaning of ROSEMARY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈrōz-ˌmer-ē ]

noun

( plural -mar·ies )

Etymology: Middle English rosmarine, from Anglo-French rosemarin, from Latin rosmarinus, from ror-, ros dew + marinus of the sea; akin to Sanskrit rasa sap, juice — more at marine

Date: 14th century

: a fragrant shrubby Mediterranean mint ( Rosmarinus officinalis ) having grayish-green needlelike leaves used as a seasoning ; also : the leaves of rosemary

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