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rosemary Definition

rose·mary (rōzmer′ē)

noun

an evergreen herb (Rosmarinus officinalis) of the mint family, native to the Mediterranean region, with clusters of small, light-blue flowers and leaves that yield a fragrant essential oil, used in perfumes, in cooking, etc.

Etymology: altered (after rose & Mary) < earlier rosmarine < L ros marinus (also ros maris), lit., dew of the sea < ros, dew (< IE *rosā < *eres, to flow: see race) + marinus, marine

Rosemary Definition

Rose·mary (rōzmer′ē, -mə rē)

noun

a feminine name

Etymology: see rosemary

rosemary Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • chop: Here Fran has mixed grated Parmesan with chopped rosemary.
  • dry: Medieval Europeans burnt sprigs of dried rosemary to drive out evil spirits from people or places.
  • add: Scatter the cheese on top, then add the rosemary or thyme sprigs.
  • rise: Geranium, jasmine, juniper, lavender, peppermint, rose, rosemary and thyme are oils commonly used for this purpose.
  • include: These oils include rosemary, sage, hyssop, fennel and wormwood.
  • grow: Can I grow rosemary by the clipping of a plant?

Adjective modifier

  • fresh: Roasted Rack of best English Lamb with fresh rosemary, served with a mint jus.
  • organic: Ingredients: Organic fresh rosemary, water, organic soya oil, sea salt, citric acid.
  • wild: Detox, invigorate and awaken the body with the refreshing citrus scent of sunny Florida grapefruit and minty undertones of wild Tunisian rosemary.
  • few: Stab the lamb 5 or 6 times and insert a slice of garlic and a few rosemary leaves into each incision.
  • little: If you wish, you can also add a little rosemary.
  • Tunisian: Detox, invigorate and awaken the body with the refreshing citrus scent of sunny Florida grapefruit and minty undertones of wild Tunisian rosemary.

Modifies a noun

  • sprig: Just before baking, press a good amount of rosemary sprigs into the surface of the dough.
  • bush: I must have lost two dozen good rosemary bushes over the past 10 years solely through poor drainage coupled with winter wet.
  • extract: Warning: Pregnant women should not take rosemary extract.
  • potato: Next table had some rosemary potatoes which smelled wonderful and came with a mayonnaise style dip.
  • sauce: MAINS: Lamb shank in red wine, shallots and rosemary sauce.
  • oil: Massage your scalp with rosemary oil in an olive oil base.

Noun used with modifier

  • bog: The bog contains many rare creatures and plants such as bog rosemary and water voles.
  • herb: She seems to have the herb rosemary in her hat ( then again, it could be flowers ).

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