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rosemary

1

[ rohz-mair-ee, -muh-ree ]

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

[ rohz-mair-ee, -muh-ree ]

noun

  1. a female given name.

rosemary

/ ˈəʊəɪ /

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of rosemary1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English rose mary (by folk etymology, influenced by rose 1 and the name Mary ), from Latin ō “dew” + īԳܲ “marine,” or ō maris “dew of the sea” (in English the final -s mistaken for plural sign)
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of rosemary1

C15: earlier rosmarine , from Latin ō dew + īԳܲ marine; modern form influenced by folk etymology, as if rose 1+ Mary
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When it comes to flavoring and seasoning a steak, I like keeping it minimalist: heavily seasoned with salt and then simply basted with rosemary, garlic and butter.

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“It’s quite a distinctively Asian flavor and a popular alternative to herbs like rosemary and cilantro to grill, fry and stew meat,” says Wong.

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The fire came from a plant bed filled with rosemary.

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The design of the award includes a rosemary wreath, which is a traditional symbol of remembrance, and the inscription: "For A Life Given In Service".

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The silver Emblem features a rosemary wreath and a Tudor crown alongside the words “for a life given in service”.

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