英语词汇“costmary”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

costmary

/ˈkɒstmɛːri

noun (plural costmaries)

An aromatic plant of the daisy family, formerly used in medicine and for flavouring ale prior to the use of hops. Also called alecost.

Balsamita major, family Compositae.

The costmary plant is a tall and erect perennial chrysanthemum, of minor importance as a condiment....

Perfumed toilet water was once made from costmary leaves and they added a spicy flavor to ale.
Using a mortar and pestle, grind the spikenard, peppercorns, costmary and cloves together.

Origin

Late Middle English: from obsolete cost (via Latin from Greek kostos, via Arabic from Sanskrit kuṣṭha, denoting an aromatic plant) + Mary, the mother of Christ (with whom it was associated in medieval times because of its medicinal qualities).

单词	costmary
释义	costmary /ˈkɒstmɛːri / noun (plural costmaries) An aromatic plant of the daisy family, formerly used in medicine and for flavouring ale prior to the use of hops. Also called alecost. Balsamita major, family Compositae. The costmary plant is a tall and erect perennial chrysanthemum, of minor importance as a condiment.... Perfumed toilet water was once made from costmary leaves and they added a spicy flavor to ale. Using a mortar and pestle, grind the spikenard, peppercorns, costmary and cloves together. Origin Late Middle English: from obsolete cost (via Latin from Greek kostos, via Arabic from Sanskrit kuṣṭha, denoting an aromatic plant) + Mary, the mother of Christ (with whom it was associated in medieval times because of its medicinal qualities).
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