COSTMARY


Meaning of COSTMARY in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' ko ̇ st- ˌ mer- ē , ' käst-

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural -mar · ies

Etymology: Middle English costmarie, from coste costmary (fr. Old English cost, from Latin costum, from Greek kostos, a fragrant root) + Marie the Virgin Mary

Date: 14th century

: an aromatic composite Eurasian herb ( Chrysanthemum balsamita syn. Tanacetum balsamita ) having leaves used as a potherb and in flavoring

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