cost mary

cost·mar·y

[kost-mair-ee, kawst-]
noun, plural cost·mar·ies.
a composite plant, Chrysanthemum balsamita, that has silvery, fragrant leaves and is used in salads and as a flavoring.
Also called mint geranium.


Origin:
1325–75; Middle English costmarie, equivalent to cost (Old English cost costmary < Latin costum, costus a composite herb, Saussurea lappa < Greek kóstos) + Marie (the Virgin) Mary

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costmary (ˈkɒstˌmɛərɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -maries
Also called: alecost a herbaceous plant, Chrysanthemum balsamita, native to Asia. Its fragrant leaves were used as a seasoning and to flavour ale: family Asteraceae (composites)
 
[C15 costmarie, from Latin costum aromatic plant + Marie (the Virgin) Mary]

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