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rosemary

1 American  
[rohz-mair-ee, -muh-ree] / ˈroʊzˌmɛər i, -mə ri /

noun

plural

rosemaries

  1. 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.

Rosemary 2 American  
[rohz-mair-ee, -muh-ree] / ˈroʊzˌmɛər i, -mə ri /

noun

  1. a female given name.

rosemary British  
/ ˈrəʊzmərɪ /

noun

  1. 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

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Etymology

Origin of rosemary

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English rose mary (by folk etymology, influenced by rose 1 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)

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Depending on the season, fields are filled with a variety of greens, cucumbers, eggplants, tomatoes and peppers, while herbs like basil, black sage, rosemary and marjoram perfume the gardens.

From Los Angeles Times

Herbs: Specifically, thyme, tarragon and rosemary — aromatic herbs that go well in almost any savory dish.

From Salon

In 2020, the company rolled out rosemary focaccia, which remains on the menu.

From Barron's

Squares of focaccia, still plush in the center and flecked with rosemary and fat flakes of sea salt.

From Salon

Fold in winter herbs like tarragon, rosemary, or thyme, or add a swipe of really good mustard for heat and backbone.

From Salon

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