rosemary
noun
rose·mary
| \ ˈrōz-ˌmer-ē
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plural rosemaries
Definition of rosemary
: a fragrant shrubby Mediterranean mint (Rosmarinus officinalis) having grayish-green needlelike leaves used as a seasoning
also
: the leaves of rosemary
Examples of rosemary in a Sentence
The recipe calls for a tablespoon of rosemary.
Recent Examples on the Web
The breeze brings a sudden, overpowering smell of wild rosemary—almost like eucalyptus on Filicudi, bold as clove. — Antonia Quirke, Condé Nast Traveler, "These Islands Near Sicily Might Be the Last Uncrowded Part of Italy," 22 Aug. 2019 The distinct aroma combined with rosemary gives the already sweet taste of pork tenderloin an extra touch of luxury. — ExpressNews.com, "Recipe: Rose Blossom and Rosemary Pork Tenderloin," 19 June 2019 Herbs for the restaurant’s cocktails, such as mint and rosemary, come directly from his plots in the community garden. — Brooke Baitinger, sun-sentinel.com, "Boca community garden forced to make way for Brightline station," 7 Aug. 2019 Carter says her business name is dedicated to them, and that rosemary often symbolizes remembrance. — Christian Burno, Dallas News, "McKinney baker uses nature as the inspiration for her pastries," 26 July 2019 Stuff the cavity with half the onion, the garlic, 2 peach halves, half the thyme sprigs and the rosemary. — Kate Heddings, Washington Post, "Chicken and peaches make a mighty fine pair for roasting," 11 July 2019 This is unlike rosemary or sage, which are pretty unpleasant without some heat from the oven or the stove or a really, really fine chop. — Bon Appétit, "Oregano is For So Much More Than Pizza," 9 July 2019 Visitors today can find bright-red kniphofia, yellow medicago, ginger lilies, lavender and rosemary, among other foliage. — Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, "Calling All Green Thumbs! A Legendary British Island Is Looking to Hire a Resident Gardener," 5 June 2019 Hjermstad pointed out the mustard, rosemary and poppy plants growing there along with plants growing in a fire forest and in vegetable beds. — Ramona Sentinel, "AnomaR guests create their own works of art," 1 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'rosemary.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for rosemary
rosemary
noun
English Language Learners Definition of rosemary
: an herb that has a sweet smell and that is used in cooking and perfumes
See the full definition for rosemary in the English Language Learners Dictionary
rosemary
noun
rose·mary
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Kids Definition of rosemary
: a fragrant mint with needlelike leaves used as a seasoning in cooking
rosemary
noun
rose·mary
| \ ˈrōz-ˌmer-ē
\
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plural rosemaries
Medical Definition of rosemary
: a fragrant shrubby mint (Rosmarinus officinalis) of southern Europe and Asia Minor that is the source of rosemary oil and was formerly used medicinally as a stimulant and carminative
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