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- [kost-mair-ee, kawst-]
- /ˈkɒstˌmɛər i, ˈkɔst-/
- /kˈɒstməri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kost-mair-ee, kawst-]
- /ˈkɒstˌmɛər i, ˈkɔst-/
Definitions of costmary word
- noun costmary a herbaceous plant, Chrysanthemum balsamita, native to Asia. Its fragrant leaves were used as a seasoning and to flavour ale: family Asteraceae (composites) 3
- noun costmary an herb (Chrysanthemum balsamita) of the composite family, with many small flower heads, having sweet-smelling leaves that are used in flavoring 3
- noun plural costmary a composite plant, Chrysanthemum balsamita, that has silvery, fragrant leaves and is used in salads and as a flavoring. 1
- noun costmary An aromatic plant of the daisy family, formerly used in medicine and for flavoring ale prior to the use of hops. 1
- noun costmary An aromatic plant, Tanacetum balsamita, once used to flavour ale (prior to the use of hops). 0
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Origin of costmary
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English costmarie, equivalent to cost (Old English cost costmary < Latin costum, costus a composite herb, Saussurea lappa < Greek kóstos) + Marie (the Virgin) Mary
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Parts of speech for Costmary
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costmary popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
costmary usage trend in Literature
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