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- US Pronunciation
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- [rohz-muh-ree, rohz-muh-ree]
- /ˌroʊz məˈri, ˈroʊz məˌri/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [rohz-muh-ree, rohz-muh-ree]
- /ˌroʊz məˈri, ˈroʊz məˌri/
Definitions of rosemaries word
- noun rosemaries a female given name. 1
- noun plural rosemaries 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. 1
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Origin of rosemaries
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English rose mary (by folk etymology, influenced by rose1 and the name Mary) < Latin rōs dew + marīnus marine, or rōs maris dew of the sea (in E the final -s mistaken for plural sign)
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Parts of speech for Rosemaries
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rosemaries popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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