Synonyms for costmary
ˈkɒstˌmɛər i, ˈkɔst-cost·ma·ry

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1. costmary, alecost, bible leaf, mint geranium, balsam herb, Tanacetum balsamita, Chrysanthemum balsamitanoun

   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

2. costmarynoun

   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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