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Definition of Alecost
1. Noun. Tansy-scented Eurasian perennial herb with buttonlike yellow flowers; used as potherb or salad green and sometimes for potpourri or tea or flavoring; sometimes placed in genus Chrysanthemum.
Exact synonyms: Balsam Herb, Bible Leaf, Chrysanthemum Balsamita, Costmary, Mint Geranium, Tanacetum Balsamita
Terms within: Costmary
Group relationships: Genus Tanacetum, Tanacetum
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Terms within: Costmary
Group relationships: Genus Tanacetum, Tanacetum
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Definition of Alecost
1. n. The plant costmary, which was formerly much used for flavoring ale.
Definition of Alecost
1. a herb used to flavour ale [n -S]
Medical Definition of Alecost
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