| 释义 |
rose·mary
\ˈrōzˌmerē, -_mər-\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: Middle English, by folk etymology (influence of Middle English rose (II) and of the name Mary) from rosmarine, from Latin rosmarinus, from ror-, ros dew + marinus of the sea; akin to Greek exeran to pour out, Sanskrit rasa juice, Old Norse rās race, course — more at race, marine
1. : a fragrant shrubby mint (Rosemarinus officinalis) of southern Europe and Asia Minor that has a warm pungent bitterish taste and is used as a culinary herb and in perfumery
2. : costmary |