costmary

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costmary Definition

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

costmary Synonyms

• alecost
• balsam herb
• bible leaf
• Chrysanthemum balsamita
• costmary
• mint geranium
• Tanacetum balsamita