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Definition of rosmarinus

rosmarinus

/ˌroʊz.məˈraɪ.nəs/
ros · ma · ri · nus
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rosmarinus Lexical Profile

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A former taxonomic genus of woody, aromatic evergreen shrubs in the mint family (Lamiaceae), native to the Mediterranean region and now classified under the genus Salvia, cultivated for its fragrant needle-like foliage and clusters of small pale blue, violet, pink, or white two-lipped flowers (most notably rosemary).

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• Rhymes for rosmarinus

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rosella
rosemary
rosewood
rosmarinus
roster
rostock
rosy barb

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from Classical Latin 'rosmarinus' (or 'ros marinus'), literally meaning 'dew of the sea', from 'ros' (dew) and 'marinus' (of the sea), in reference to the plant's preference for coastal Mediterranean habitats.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rosmarinus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rosmarinus
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