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romero

n. uncountable
C2 Proficiency US //ɹoʊˈmɛɹoʊ// romero

n. a type of plant used in cooking to add flavor, more commonly known in English as rosemary.

n. the Spanish name for the aromatic evergreen shrub Rosmarinus officinalis, used as a culinary herb. When appearing in English texts, it often refers specifically to the plant within a Spanish or Latin American cultural context.


SIMPLE

The chef added a sprig of romero to the roasted lamb.

CONTEXTUAL

In many traditional markets across Spain, you can find fresh romero sold alongside thyme and oregano for seasoning meat.

COMPLEX

The fragrance of wild romero and lavender filled the air as we hiked through the dry hills of the Mediterranean coast during the height of summer.

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