Associations to the word «Costmary»

Noun

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Wiktionary

COSTMARY, noun. An aromatic plant, Tanacetum balsamita, once used to flavour ale (prior to the use of hops)

Dictionary definition

COSTMARY, 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.
COSTMARY, noun. Leaves used sparingly (because of bitter overtones) in sauces and soups and stuffings.

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