costmary

Tanacetum balsamita

Meaning

Noun

An aromatic plant (Tanacetum balsamita), once used to flavour ale (prior to the use of hops).

Origin

Latin costum, from Ancient Greek ("an Oriental aromatic plant"), and Maria.

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