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rōsmarīnus
2 English words descend from Latin
rōsmarīnus
, most common first.
rosemary
A shrub, Salvia rosmarinus (formerly Rosmarinus officinalis), that originates from Europe and Asia Minor and produces a fragrant herb used in cooking and perfumes.
rosmarinine
A pyrrolizidine alkaloid.