n.
Pronunciation: ' r ō z- ˌ mer- ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: 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