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costmary

cost·mary

uncommon

noun

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leaves used sparingly (because of bitter overtones) in sauces and soups and stuffings

Origin

From Latin costum, from Ancient Greek κόστος (kóstos, “an Oriental aromatic plant”), and Maria (“the Virgin Mary”); only indirectly related to English rosemary.

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