Definition

1. Noun:
   • A fragrant evergreen herb: "rosemary" is a woody, perennial herb with needle-like leaves, widely cultivated for its aromatic, grey-green foliage used as a culinary seasoning and in perfumery.
   • The leaves of this plant used as a seasoning: "rosemary" refers to the extremely pungent leaves, used either fresh or dried, to flavor foods, especially meats.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The recipe calls for a sprig of fresh rosemary.
  • Rosemary is often planted in herb gardens for its fragrance and culinary uses.
  • She seasoned the roasted potatoes with dried rosemary.

Advanced Usage

• "Rosemary for remembrance": This phrase originates from folklore and Shakespeare's , where rosemary is associated with memory and remembrance.
  • At the memorial, they placed rosemary on the graves, a symbol of remembrance.

Variants and Related Words

• Rosemary oil (n): An essential oil distilled from rosemary leaves, used in aromatherapy and perfumery.
  • Rosemary oil is believed by some to improve concentration.

Synonyms

• Herb: A plant with leaves, seeds, or flowers used for flavoring, food, medicine, or perfume. (This is a broader category that includes rosemary.)
• Seasoning: A substance used to add flavor to food. (This describes the primary use of rosemary leaves.)

Related Phrases

• A sprig of rosemary: A small stem bearing leaves of the rosemary plant.
  • Garnish the dish with a sprig of rosemary before serving.

Noun

1. extremely pungent leaves used fresh or dried as seasoning for especially meats
2. widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery