rosemary
noun
rose·mary
ˈrōz-ˌmer-ē 
plural rosemaries
: a fragrant shrubby Mediterranean mint (Salvia rosmarinus synonym Rosmarinus officinalis) having grayish-green needlelike leaves used as a seasoning
also
: the leaves of rosemary
Examples of rosemary in a Sentence
The recipe calls for a tablespoon of rosemary.
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While raising their daughter, Bodhi, and their one-year-old son, the couple enjoy growing herbs, including rosemary and lavender, and taking care of multiple animals such as cows, mini-donkeys and goats.
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Janelle Ash, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2025
Olive oil was the base of her second homemade product, which is a carrier oil — these are used to dilute the strength of the rosemary to prevent irritation and boost moisture and absorption, according to Healthline.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
The sprig of rosemary crisped under a brûlée torch was a classy touch.
—Kyle Stokes, Axios, 3 Feb. 2025
In addition to marigolds deterring nematodes, other aromatic plants such as basil and rosemary have been shown to repel pests like aphids and whiteflies.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2025
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Janelle Ash, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2025
Olive oil was the base of her second homemade product, which is a carrier oil — these are used to dilute the strength of the rosemary to prevent irritation and boost moisture and absorption, according to Healthline.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
The sprig of rosemary crisped under a brûlée torch was a classy touch.
—Kyle Stokes, Axios, 3 Feb. 2025
In addition to marigolds deterring nematodes, other aromatic plants such as basil and rosemary have been shown to repel pests like aphids and whiteflies.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Rosemary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rosemary. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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rosemary
noun
rose·mary
ˈrōz-ˌmer-ē
: a fragrant shrubby mint with grayish green needlelike leaves used as a seasoning
also
: the leaves of rosemary
Etymology
an altered form of Middle English rosmarine "rosemary," from Latin rosmarinus, literally, "dew of the sea," from ros "dew" and marinus "of the sea"
Medical Definition
rosemary
noun
rose·mary
ˈrōz-ˌmer-ē
plural rosemaries
: a fragrant shrubby mint (Salvia rosmarinus synonym Rosmarinus officinalis) of southern Europe and Asia Minor that is the source of rosemary oil and was formerly used medicinally as a stimulant and carminative
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