Alecost (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The alecost flowers added a subtle bitterness and unique flavor to the salad.
- In medieval Europe, alecost was often used to flavor beers and ales.
- Dried alecost flowers are commonly used in potpourri blends for their delicate fragrance.
- Alecost tea is a traditional remedy for digestive issues in some cultures.
- The herb garden featured a variety of plants, including alecost, chamomile, and lemon balm.