"alecost" meaning in All languages combined

See alecost on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: alecosts [plural]
Etymology: From ale + Latin costus (“an aromatic plant”). Compare costmary. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|costus||an aromatic plant}} Latin costus (“an aromatic plant”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} alecost (usually uncountable, plural alecosts)
  1. The plant costmary (Tanacetum balsamita), formerly much used for flavouring ale. Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Spices and herbs

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