1. (noun) costmary, alecost, bible leaf, mint geranium, balsam herb, Tanacetum balsamita, Chrysanthemum balsamita
tansy-scented Eurasian perennial herb with buttonlike yellow flowers; used as potherb or salad green and sometimes for potpourri or tea or flavoring; sometimes placed in genus Chrysanthemum
Synonyms: bible leaf, balsam herb, mint geranium, alecost, costmary
2. (noun) costmary
leaves used sparingly (because of bitter overtones) in sauces and soups and stuffings
Synonyms: bible leaf, balsam herb, mint geranium, alecost
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