noun
rosemary
ROHZ-muh-ree
noun
1
A fragrant evergreen herb used widely in cooking and, historically, in perfume.
"She rubbed the lamb with garlic and rosemary before roasting it."
How to Use Rosemary
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA piney, fragrant herb common in Mediterranean cooking.
Common pairings
a sprig of rosemary
rosemary and thyme
rosemary oil
Word Forms
rosemaries plural
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Etymology
From Latin rōs marīnus, literally "dew of the sea" — later reshaped in English under the influence of the names "rose" and "Mary."