Rosemary Definition & Meaning

rosemary
noun
  1. widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery
  2. extremely pungent leaves used fresh or dried as seasoning for especially meats

"Rosemary" in song lyrics

See how rosemary is used in real songs:

  • "A young lady, named Rosemary"
    A.G. — Frozen
  • "types of herbs rosemary"
    AOL — AOL
  • "herbs rosemary"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "rosemary"

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