mint geranium
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Definition
Noun: 1. A perennial herb: A Eurasian herb (Tanacetum balsamita) with yellow button-like flowers, known for its tansy-like scent. It is used as a culinary herb (in salads or as a potherb), for making tea or potpourri, and for flavoring. It is sometimes classified under the genus Chrysanthemum.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She added some fresh mint geranium leaves to the summer salad.
- The dried mint geranium is perfect for making a soothing herbal tea.
Advanced Usage
- As a historical strewing herb: In the past, mint geranium was sometimes used as a strewing herb on floors to freshen rooms.
- Mint geranium was valued not just for cooking but also for its use as a fragrant strewing herb in medieval homes.
Variants and Related Words
- Costmary: This is the most common alternative name for mint geranium.
- Bible leaf: An informal name, referring to its historical use as a bookmark in Bibles for its pleasant scent.
- : The botanical Latin name.
- : An older botanical classification sometimes referenced.
Synonyms
- Costmary (This is the primary synonym).
- Alecost (An archaic name, as it was once used to flavor ale).
Related Phrases
- "Sweet Mary": A folk name occasionally used in some regions for this herb.
Noun
- 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