rosemary

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English

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Rosemary

Etymology

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From Middle English rosmary, rosemarye, alteration (based on rose + Mary) of earlier Middle English rosmarine, rosemaryn, partly from Old French rosmarin, partly directly from Latin rōsmarīnus (rosemary), from rōs (dew, moisture) +‎ marīnus (marine, of the sea).

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈɹəʊzməɹi/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈɹoʊzˌmɛəɹi/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

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rosemary (usually uncountable, plural rosemaries)

  1. A shrub, Salvia rosmarinus (formerly Rosmarinus officinalis), that originates from Europe and Asia Minor and produces a fragrant herb used in cooking and perfumes.

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