costmary

n 1: tansy-scented Eurasian perennial herb with buttonlike yellow

flowers; used as potherb or salad green and sometimes

for potpourri or tea or flavoring; sometimes placed in

genus Chrysanthemum [syn: {alecost}, {bible leaf}, {mint

geranium}, {balsam herb}, {Tanacetum balsamita}, {Chrysanthemum

balsamita}]

2: leaves used sparingly (because of bitter overtones) in

sauces and soups and stuffings