rosemary

¹

[rohz-mair-ee, -muh-ree]

noun

plural

rosemaries 

1. an evergreen shrub, Rosmarinus officinalis, of the mint family, native to the Mediterranean region, having leathery, narrow leaves and pale-blue, bell-shaped flowers, used as a seasoning and in perfumery and medicine: a traditional symbol of remembrance.

Rosemary

²

[rohz-mair-ee, -muh-ree]

noun

1. a female given name.

rosemary

/ ˈrəʊzmərɪ /

noun

1. an aromatic European shrub, Rosmarinus officinalis , widely cultivated for its grey-green evergreen leaves, which are used in cookery for flavouring and yield a fragrant oil used in the manufacture of perfumes: family Lamiaceae (labiates). It is the traditional flower of remembrance

Word History and Origins

Origin of rosemary¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English rose mary (by folk etymology, influenced by rose ¹ and the name Mary ), from Latin rōs “dew” + marīnus “marine,” or rōs maris “dew of the sea” (in English the final -s mistaken for plural sign)

Word History and Origins

Origin of rosemary¹

C15: earlier rosmarine , from Latin rōs dew + marīnus marine; modern form influenced by folk etymology, as if _rose ¹ + _Mary

Example Sentences

They also feature a beautiful medley of herbs, namely parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme.

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On the stove, set a tiny simmer pot—some cinnamon sticks, citrus peel, a rosemary sprig, a splash of water—to give the house a soft, cozy scent without overwhelming the food.

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I opened the crisper drawer and pulled out an apple, a sprig of rosemary and sage leaves so soft they felt like velvet.

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My wife loves a particular sake and I love Mitsu Mitsu, which has ritual zero proof gin, rosemary and yuzu honey.

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Fire, salt, olive oil, a branch of thyme or rosemary thrown in for aroma.

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