English dictionary

alecost

/'/eI/lk/A/st/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

tansy-scented Eurasian perennial herb with buttonlike yellow flowers; used as potherb or salad green and sometimes for potpourri or tea or flavoring; sometimes placed in genus Chrysanthemum

noun.plant

Synonyms balsam herb bible leaf chrysanthemum balsamita costmary mint geranium tanacetum balsamita

Source: WordNet 3.0
The plant costmary, which was formerly much used for flavoring ale.

noun

Source: webster1913