Associations to the word «Costmary»
Noun
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Wiktionary
COSTMARY, noun. An aromatic plant, Tanacetum balsamita, once used to flavour ale (prior to the use of hops)
Dictionary definition
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.
COSTMARY, noun. Leaves used sparingly (because of bitter overtones) in sauces and soups and stuffings.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.