ALECOST - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
tansy-scented Eurasian perennial herb with buttonlike yellow flowers
Example: used as potherb or salad green and sometimes for potpourri or tea or flavoring; sometimes placed in genus Chrysanthemum
Synonyms
Tanacetum balsamita, Mint geranium, Costmary, Balsam herb, Chrysanthemum balsamita
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "alecost" comes from Latin costus.
🔗 Related Words
ale – A related word in the same word family.
costmary – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Roman military conquests permanently planted Latin vocabulary across three continents.