Rosemary (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Rosmarinus Officinalis

Hypernyms

• Herbaceous Plant

Meaning ²

Extremely pungent leaves used fresh or dried as seasoning for especially meats.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Examples

• The roasted chicken was flavored with a sprig of fresh rosemary and a squeeze of lemon juice.
• She added a few dried rosemary leaves to the pot roast for extra depth of flavor.
• The aroma of rosemary wafted through the kitchen as the lamb chops sizzled on the grill.
• To make the herb butter, mix softened butter with minced garlic and chopped rosemary.
• The recipe called for a tablespoon of dried rosemary to be added to the beef stew along with the thyme and bay leaves.