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Rosmarinus

Rosmarinus

9.9
A former scientific name for rosemary plants now called Salvia
  • proper noun
  • /ˌroʊzˈmɛrɪnəs/
  • Archaic
translation icon : rosmarinus
  • Botanists now consider Rosmarinus a synonym of Salvia in modern taxonomy.
  • Rosmarinus officinalis
  • rosemary (Rosmarinus)

Examples

  • The herb Rosmarinus is often used in Mediterranean cuisine.

  • The herb known as rosmarinus is popular for its use in Mediterranean cuisine.

  • The genus Rosmarinus was once used for rosemary before it was reclassified.

  • Older textbooks list Rosmarinus as a separate group of Mediterranean herbs.

  • Did you know that Rosmarinus was once classified as a separate genus?

  • Rosmarinus officinalis is often used in cooking for its fragrant rosmarinus leaves.

  • In traditional medicine, rosmarinus is valued for its potential health benefits.

Synonyms

genus Rosmarinus
vsRosmarinus
  • Specialized
7.9

A group of evergreen shrubs with a strong smell in the mint family, once including rosemary

is the earlier botanical name replaced after reclassification into a different genus

Compounds

genus Rosmarinus
  • Specialized
7.9

A group of evergreen shrubs with a strong smell in the mint family, once including rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis
  • Specialized
5.7

A fragrant evergreen plant with grey-green leaves used in cooking and to make perfume

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Rosmarinus comes from Latin parts ros meaning 'dew' and marinus meaning 'of the sea'. This picture—the plant as the 'dew of the sea'—is the origin of the English name rosemary, which is why Rosmarinus was used as the scientific name for the rosemary plant.