costmary

Significado (Inglés)

An aromatic plant (Tanacetum balsamita), once used to flavour ale (prior to use of hops); also used as a bookmark in Bibles and other holy texts to dissuade silverfish and other pests.

Sinónimos

mint geranium

bible leaf

Tanacetum balsamita

alecost

balsam herb

Chrysanthemum balsamita

costmary chrysanthemum

coastmary

tansy

Traducciones

balsamite

grande balsamite

menthe-coq

tanacetum balsamita

Balsamita major

Tanacetum

Etimología (Inglés)

From Latin costum, from Ancient Greek κόστος (kóstos, “an Oriental aromatic plant”), and Maria (“the Virgin Mary”).