costmary
/ˈkɒstmeərɪ/noun
(pl. -ies)
1- an aromatic plant of the daisy family, formerly used in medicine and for flavouring ale prior to the use of hops.艾菊。亦称 ALECOST.
1.1
- Balsamita major, family Compositae.拉丁名 Balsamita major,菊科。
词源
late Middle English: from obsolete cost (via Latin from Greek kostos, via Arabic from Sanskrit kustha, denoting an aromatic plant) + Mary, the mother of Christ (with whom it was associated in medieval times because of its medicinal qualities).