Main Entry: rose·mary

Pronunciation: \ˈrōz-ˌmer-ē\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural rose·mar·ies

Etymology: Middle English rosmarine, from Anglo-French rosemarin, from Latin rosmarinus, from ror-, ros dew + marinus of the sea; akin to Sanskrit rasa sap, juice — more at marine

Date: 14th century

: a fragrant shrubby Mediterranean mint (Rosmarinus officinalis) having grayish-green needlelike leaves used as a seasoning; also : the leaves of rosemary