costmary

• Mehrjährige eurasische Pflanze mit nach Rainfarn duftenden Blättern und gelben, knopfartigen Blüten; wird als Gemüse- und Salatkraut sowie für Potpourris, Tee und Aromastoffe genutzt und findet wegen ihres leicht bitteren Geschmacks in kleinen Mengen Verwendung in Saucen, Suppen und Füllungen.

A noun referring to a tansy-scented Eurasian perennial herb with buttonlike yellow flowers, used as a potherb or salad green and sometimes for potpourri, tea, or flavoring; its leaves are used sparingly in sauces, soups, and stuffings due to bitter overtones.

1. Aromatic herbC1formalculinary

   A perennial herb from Eurasia with a tansy-like scent, yellow button-shaped flowers, and leaves used in cooking or for tea.

   Duftende Heilpflanze

   • Costmary was once a popular addition to potpourri and herbal teas.
   • The leaves of costmary can be used sparingly in salads for a unique flavor.
   • In medieval gardens, costmary was grown both for its scent and its culinary uses.

   Synonymealecost

2. Culinary useC1formalculinary

   The leaves of this plant, used in small amounts to flavor sauces, soups, and stuffings due to their slightly bitter taste.

   Kulinarische Verwendung

   • She added a few costmary leaves to the stuffing for a subtle herbal note.
   • Costmary is best used sparingly in soups to avoid overpowering bitterness.
   • Traditional recipes sometimes call for costmary to enhance the flavor of certain sauces.

   Synonymealecost