rosemary

• Sustantivo que designa una hierba aromática de hojas grisáceas o verde grisáceo, muy cultivada para uso culinario como condimento, especialmente de carnes, y también apreciada en perfumería.

A noun referring to a fragrant herb with grey-green leaves, widely cultivated for culinary use as a seasoning, especially for meats, and also valued in perfumery.

1. Culinary herbA2formalculinary

   An aromatic herb with needle-like leaves, used fresh or dried to flavor a variety of dishes, especially meats and roasted vegetables.

   Romero (hierba culinaria)

   • She added fresh rosemary to the roasted chicken.
   • The recipe calls for a sprig of rosemary.
   • Rosemary and lamb are a classic combination.

2. Aromatic plantB1formal

   A fragrant evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean, used in cooking and perfumery.

   Romero (planta aromática)

   • Rosemary is easy to grow in a sunny garden.
   • The essential oil of rosemary is used in aromatherapy.
   • The plant's grey-green leaves give off a strong, pleasant scent.