rosemary

¹

[ rohz-mair-ee, -muh-ree ]

noun

, plural rose·mar·ies.

1. an evergreen shrub, Rosmarinus officinalis, of the mint family, native to the Mediterranean region, having leathery, narrow leaves and pale-blue, bell-shaped flowers, used as a seasoning and in perfumery and medicine: a traditional symbol of remembrance.

Rosemary

²

[ rohz-mair-ee, -muh-ree ]

noun

1. a female given name.

rosemary

/ ˈrəʊzmərɪ /

noun

1. an aromatic European shrub, Rosmarinus officinalis , widely cultivated for its grey-green evergreen leaves, which are used in cookery for flavouring and yield a fragrant oil used in the manufacture of perfumes: family Lamiaceae (labiates). It is the traditional flower of remembrance

Word History and Origins

Origin of rosemary¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English rose mary (by folk etymology, influenced by rose ¹ and the name Mary ), from Latin rōs “dew” + marīnus “marine,” or rōs maris “dew of the sea” (in English the final -s mistaken for plural sign)

Word History and Origins

Origin of rosemary¹

C15: earlier rosmarine , from Latin rōs dew + marīnus marine; modern form influenced by folk etymology, as if rose ¹+ Mary

Example Sentences

The next day, a wealthy couple in Los Angeles, Leno and Rosemary LaBianca, were also killed by the clan.

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The plan came about after Rosemary noticed that older residents in the village were forced to move away from family and friends to get overnight care.

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"These people have been in the village all their lives and they do not want to move," Rosemary added.

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"It's upset a lot of us because we're not there yet," said Rosemary.

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"We were ready to go but Covid stopped us and we didn't do anything for three years," Rosemary said.

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