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Definition of Costmary

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.

2. Noun. Leaves used sparingly (because of bitter overtones) in sauces and soups and stuffings.

Definition of Costmary

1. n. A garden plant (Chrysanthemum Balsamita) having a strong balsamic smell, and nearly allied to tansy. It is used as a pot herb and salad plant and in flavoring ale and beer. Called also alecost.

Definition of Costmary

1. Noun. An aromatic plant, of the genus ''Balsamita'', once used to flavour ale (prior to the use of hops) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Costmary

1. an herb used in salads [n -MARIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Costmary

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