lovage

noun

lov·age | \ ˈlə-vij

Definition of lovage

: any of several aromatic perennial herbs of the carrot family especially : a European herb (Levisticum officinale) sometimes cultivated for use in medicine especially as a diuretic and in cookery usually as a flavoring agent

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Recent Examples on the Web Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamom, chervil, chives, coriander, dill, fennel, garlic, lavender, lemon balm, lovage, mint, nasturtium, oregano, rosemary, sage, sweet marjoram, tarragon, thyme and watercress 6. — Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 25 Sep. 2021 This palette of perennials might also extend to strawberries, horseradish, lovage and asparagus. — Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 14 July 2021 The server brings out a dish of thin coins of summer squash topped with crab and kaluga caviar and dots of bright-green lovage oil. — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 7 July 2021 Williams would add sorrel, lovage and strawberries to the list. — Washington Post, 17 May 2021 After blanching the chicken, add ginger, angelica root, goji berry, red dates, milkvetch root, lovage root, rice wine, sesame oil, and water. — Kaila Yu, Glamour, 26 May 2021 Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamom, chervil, chives, coriander, dill, fennel, garlic, lavender, lemon balm, lovage, mint, nasturtium, oregano, rosemary, sage, sweet marjoram, tarragon, thyme and water cress 6. — Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 26 Sep. 2020 This is a deeply fragrant cantaloupe variety, heavenly in a salad with prosciutto and finely sliced lovage leaves. — Heather Arndt Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 12 Apr. 2020 Stir the risotto with extra virgin olive oil, parmesan, pepper, and finely chopped lovage. — Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2020 See More

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lovage

noun

lov·age | \ ˈləv-ij

Medical Definition of lovage

: any of several aromatic perennial herbs of the carrot family especially : a European herb (Levisticum officinale) sometimes cultivated for its rhizomes which are used as a carminative in domestic remedies, for its stalks and foliage which are used as a potherb, a substitute for celery, or a tea, for its seeds which are used for flavoring and in confectionery, and for its flowering tops which yield an oil used in flavoring and perfumery