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Alecost

Ale′costˊ

,
Noun.
[
Ale
+ L.
costus
an aromatic plant: cf.
Costmary
.]
(Bot.)
The plant costmary, which was formerly much used for flavoring ale.

Definition 2024


alecost

alecost

English

Noun

alecost (uncountable)

  1. The plant costmary, which was formerly much used for flavouring ale.

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