rosemary

[ rohz-mair-ee, -muh-ree ]

/ ˈroʊzˌmɛər i, -mə ri /

noun, plural rose·mar·ies.

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.

Origin of rosemary

First recorded in1400–50; late Middle English rose mary (by folk etymology, influenced by rose¹ and the name Mary), from Latin rōs “dew” + marīnus “marine,” or rōs maris “dew of the sea” (in English the final -s mistaken for plural sign)

Words nearby rosemary

rose madder, rosemaling, rose mallow, rose mandarin, Rosemarie, rosemary, Rosemead, Rosemont, rose moss, Rosenberg, Rosenberg case

Definition for rosemary (2 of 2)

Rosemary

[ rohz-mair-ee, -muh-ree ]

/ ˈroʊzˌmɛər i, -mə ri /

noun

a female given name.

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Example sentences from the Web for rosemary

After Rosemary offers me some tea, I sit down on the couch with Downey Sr. to discuss his astonishing life, and career.
The Renegade: Robert Downey Sr. on His Classic Films, Son’s Battle with Drugs, and Bill Cosby|Marlow Stern|November 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Today all of “these girls are living their lives in dignity, using needles and sewing machines,” said Sister Rosemary.
Live from San Antonio: Women in the World Texas!|Women in the World|October 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe is a nun of the Sacred Heart who rescues young girls from sexual slavery and rebel attacks in Uganda.
Live from San Antonio: Women in the World Texas!|Women in the World|October 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In April 2013, Travis County's District Attorney, Rosemary Lehmberg was arrested for and pleaded guilty to driving while drunk.
Peak 'Oops': Explaining the Perry Indictment|Mark McKinnon|August 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST

He seems undaunted at tackling a number previously vocalized by the likes of Nat King Cole, Rosemary Clooney, and Sammy Davis Jr.
Is Nick Ziobro the Next Frank Sinatra?|Steve North|July 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Rosemary will grow from cuttings planted under glass in a shady spot.
Gardening for the Million|Alfred Pink
He had been wanting for some time to have talk with Rosemary, but she had always, so it seemed, avoided him.
Rainbow Valley|Lucy Maud Montgomery
By the brook she came suddenly upon Rosemary West, who was sitting on the old pine tree.
Rainbow Valley|Lucy Maud Montgomery
Rosemary rushed from the table like a whirlwind and the house shook as she banged the office door.
Rosemary|Josephine Lawrence
Take a piece of lamb from the hind side, lard it with two cloves of garlic cut in little strips and with some sprigs of rosemary.
The Italian Cook Book|Maria Gentile

British Dictionary definitions for rosemary

rosemary

/ (ˈrəʊzmərɪ) /

noun plural -maries

an aromatic European shrub, Rosmarinus officinalis, widely cultivated for its grey-green evergreen leaves, which are used in cookery for flavouring and yield a fragrant oil used in the manufacture of perfumes: family Lamiaceae (labiates). It is the traditional flower of remembrance

Word Origin for rosemary

C15: earlier rosmarine, from Latin rōs dew + marīnus marine; modern form influenced by folk etymology, as if rose 1 + Mary

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	rosemary
释义	rosemary [ rohz-mair-ee, -muh-ree ] / ˈroʊzˌmɛər i, -mə ri / noun, plural rose·mar·ies. 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. Origin of rosemary First recorded in1400–50; late Middle English rose mary (by folk etymology, influenced by rose¹ and the name Mary), from Latin rōs “dew” + marīnus “marine,” or rōs maris “dew of the sea” (in English the final -s mistaken for plural sign) Words nearby rosemary rose madder, rosemaling, rose mallow, rose mandarin, Rosemarie, rosemary, Rosemead, Rosemont, rose moss, Rosenberg, Rosenberg case Definition for rosemary (2 of 2) Rosemary [ rohz-mair-ee, -muh-ree ] / ˈroʊzˌmɛər i, -mə ri / noun a female given name. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for rosemary After Rosemary offers me some tea, I sit down on the couch with Downey Sr. to discuss his astonishing life, and career. The Renegade: Robert Downey Sr. on His Classic Films, Son’s Battle with Drugs, and Bill Cosby\|Marlow Stern\|November 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Today all of “these girls are living their lives in dignity, using needles and sewing machines,” said Sister Rosemary. Live from San Antonio: Women in the World Texas!\|Women in the World\|October 23, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe is a nun of the Sacred Heart who rescues young girls from sexual slavery and rebel attacks in Uganda. Live from San Antonio: Women in the World Texas!\|Women in the World\|October 23, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In April 2013, Travis County's District Attorney, Rosemary Lehmberg was arrested for and pleaded guilty to driving while drunk. Peak 'Oops': Explaining the Perry Indictment\|Mark McKinnon\|August 17, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He seems undaunted at tackling a number previously vocalized by the likes of Nat King Cole, Rosemary Clooney, and Sammy Davis Jr. Is Nick Ziobro the Next Frank Sinatra?\|Steve North\|July 19, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Rosemary will grow from cuttings planted under glass in a shady spot. Gardening for the Million\|Alfred Pink He had been wanting for some time to have talk with Rosemary, but she had always, so it seemed, avoided him. Rainbow Valley\|Lucy Maud Montgomery By the brook she came suddenly upon Rosemary West, who was sitting on the old pine tree. Rainbow Valley\|Lucy Maud Montgomery Rosemary rushed from the table like a whirlwind and the house shook as she banged the office door. Rosemary\|Josephine Lawrence Take a piece of lamb from the hind side, lard it with two cloves of garlic cut in little strips and with some sprigs of rosemary. The Italian Cook Book\|Maria Gentile British Dictionary definitions for rosemary rosemary / (ˈrəʊzmərɪ) / noun plural -maries an aromatic European shrub, Rosmarinus officinalis, widely cultivated for its grey-green evergreen leaves, which are used in cookery for flavouring and yield a fragrant oil used in the manufacture of perfumes: family Lamiaceae (labiates). It is the traditional flower of remembrance Word Origin for rosemary C15: earlier rosmarine, from Latin rōs dew + marīnus marine; modern form influenced by folk etymology, as if rose 1 + Mary Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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