rosemary
n. uncountablen. a small bush with thin, green leaves that smell very strong. You use its leaves as a herb to add flavor to food like meat or potatoes.
n. an aromatic evergreen shrub of the mint family, native to the Mediterranean region. The needle-like leaves are used as a culinary herb and in perfumery.
I added fresh rosemary to the roasted chicken.
The chef suggests using a sprig of rosemary to infuse the olive oil with a woody aroma.
While primarily valued for its culinary applications, rosemary has historically been associated with remembrance and was often woven into garlands for traditional ceremonies.
A combination of Rose + Mary, referring to the flower as a symbol of Virgin Mary, first recorded in the eighteenth century. It is found in continental Europe as Rosemarie and Rosa Maria. After mid-nineteenth century when flower names became common it may also refer to the herb rosemary, Latin ros marinus "dew of the sea".
Uncountable when referring to the herb or the plant species in general; countable when referring to a specific bush.