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costmary

cost·mar·y
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kost-mair-ee, kawst-]
    • /ˈkɒstˌmɛər i, ˈkɔst-/
    • /kˈɒstməri/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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