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Meaning of ALECOST

Pronunciation:  'eylkâst

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 Definition: [n]  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
 
 Synonyms: balsam herb, bible leaf, Chrysanthemum balsamita, costmary, mint geranium, Tanacetum balsamita
 
 See Also: genus Tanacetum, herb, herbaceous plant, Tanacetum

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Ale"cost`\, n. [Ale + L. costus an aromatic plant: cf.
{Costmary}.] (Bot.)
The plant costmary, which was formerly much used for
flavoring ale.
 

 

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