Rosemary

Definitions

1. A shrub, Salvia rosmarinus (formerly Rosmarinus officinalis), that originates from Europe and Asia Minor and produces a fragrant herb used in cooking and perfumes.
   uncountable, usually
2. A female given name from Latin.

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Examples

“"And you - you darling!" - addressing the astonished Rosemary - "will you love⟳ your grandmamma? Kiss me, my child." - - - "Oh, you tell⟳ fibs!" cried the child. "My name⟳ is Rose Marie Romarin - is it not, Grandpa?"”

“Rosemary. A sweet dark name⟳, though finally a shrill trite woman.”

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