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lovage

DEFINITIONS OF: lovage

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n herb native to southern Europe; cultivated for its edible stalks and foliage and seeds

Synonyms:
Levisticum officinale
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 stalks eaten like celery or candied like angelica; seeds used for flavoring or pickled like capers

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