lovage
Americannoun
noun
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a European umbelliferous plant, Levisticum officinale, with greenish-white flowers and aromatic fruits, which are used for flavouring food
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a similar and related plant, Ligusticum scoticum, of N Europe
Etymology
Origin of lovage
1350–1400; Middle English loveache < Anglo-French luvesche (by association with ache celery < Latin apium ) < Old English lufestice (by syncope) < Medieval Latin levistica, for Late Latin levisticum, alteration of Latin ligusticum lovage, noun use of neuter of Ligusticus Ligurian
Example Sentences
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Leafy greens and herbs: arugula, spinach, beet greens, mustard greens, radish tops, kale, dandelion, nasturtiums, fennel fronds, nettles, lovage, microgreens.
From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2025
Chervil, summer savory, fennel and lovage are exceptions, as they do benefit from modest fertilizer applications.
From Washington Times ● May 23, 2023
She leaned over and plucked a few lovage leaves for each of us.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 8, 2022
Soft herbs with floppy leaves — parsley, basil, cilantro, mint, dill, chives, fennel fronds, lovage, even celery leaves — work well and won’t leave you chewing on twiggy stems.
From New York Times ● May 27, 2022
On the right-hand side are the teats and belly of a sow, just farrowed, fried with sweet wine, oil, flour, lovage, and pepper.
From The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle by Smollett, T. (Tobias)
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