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
Used in a Sentence
costmary
How to use costmary in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for costmary.
Editorial note
: loquats & flower waters---10th century cod & nutmeg---9th century spinach & sago---7th Century eggplant---6th Century pretzels---5th Century lemons ---3rd Century costmary & blood as food---1st Century
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Quick take
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
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of costmary gathered in one view.
leaves used sparingly (because of bitter overtones) in sauces and soups and stuffings
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for costmary.
noun
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
See also: alecost
noun
leaves used sparingly (because of bitter overtones) in sauces and soups and stuffings
Example sentences
: loquats & flower waters---10th century cod & nutmeg---9th century spinach & sago---7th Century eggplant---6th Century pretzels---5th Century lemons ---3rd Century costmary & blood as food---1st Century
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use costmary in a sentence?
: loquats & flower waters---10th century cod & nutmeg---9th century spinach & sago---7th Century eggplant---6th Century pretzels---5th Century lemons ---3rd Century costmary & blood as food---1st Century
What does costmary mean?
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
What part of speech is costmary?
costmary is commonly used as noun.