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costmary

DEFINITIONS OF: costmary

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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

Synonyms:
Chrysanthemum balsamita, Tanacetum balsamita, alecost, balsam herb, bible leaf, mint geranium
Type of:
herb, herbaceous plant
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

n leaves used sparingly (because of bitter overtones) in sauces and soups and stuffings

Type of:
herb
aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
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