costmary
Meaning
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.
Synonyms
mint geranium
Tanacetum balsamita
balsam herb
Chrysanthemum balsamita
costmary chrysanthemum
coastmary
Translations
balsamite
Balsamita majorEtymology
From Latin costum, from Ancient Greek κόστος (kóstos, “an Oriental aromatic plant”), and Maria (“the Virgin Mary”).
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