costmary

• Существительное, обозначающее пахнущую пижмой многолетнюю евразийскую траву с желтыми цветками, похожими на пуговицы; используется как овощная зелень или для салатов, а иногда для попурри, чая или ароматизаторов; листья применяются в небольших количествах в соусах, супах и начинках из-за горьковатого привкуса.

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.

   Ароматная трава

   • 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.

   Synonymsalecost

2. Culinary useC1formalculinary

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

   Кулинарное использование

   • 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.

   Synonymsalecost