costmary
Nouns
- (n) 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 alecost, balsam herb, bible leaf, Chrysanthemum balsamita, mint geranium, Tanacetum balsamita,
- (n) leaves used sparingly (because of bitter overtones) in sauces and soups and stuffings