rosemary

/ˈroʊzməri/

Definitions

1. noun

a fragrant herb of the mint family, with needle-like leaves, used in cooking and herbal medicine.

“The chef added fresh rosemary to the roasted chicken.”

2. noun

a yellowish-green color, like that of the herb.

“The wall was painted a lovely shade of rosemary to match the garden outside.”

3. verb

to give a flavor of rosemary to (food), typically by sprinkling rosemary leaves on it.

“The chef rosemaryed the soup for a special occasion.”

Synonyms

  • herb
  • thyme

Antonyms

  • parsley
  • sage