alecost

Meaning

The plant costmary (Tanacetum balsamita), formerly much used for flavouring ale.

Synonyms

balsam herb

mint geranium

Chrysanthemum balsamita

Tanacetum balsamita

Translations

grande balsamite

tanacetum balsamita

Etymology

From ale + Latin costus (“an aromatic plant”). Compare costmary.

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