COSTMARY


Meaning of COSTMARY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkȯst-ˌmer-ē, ˈkäst- ]

noun

( plural -mar·ies )

Etymology: Middle English costmarie, from coste costmary (from 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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