Costmary - Definition

costmary

n 1: 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 [syn: costmary, alecost,
bible leaf, mint geranium, balsam herb, Tanacetum
balsamita, Chrysanthemum balsamita]
2: leaves used sparingly (because of bitter overtones) in sauces
and soups and stuffings

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