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romarin

rosemary

noun roh-mah-RAN Rare

Usage Note

Romarin is an aromatic herb central to Provençal cooking, often combined with thym and laurier in a bouquet garni. The final n is nasalised and not pronounced separately. In French folk tradition, rosemary symbolises remembrance and fidelity.

Examples

"Elle parfume l'agneau avec du romarin frais."

Natural Translation

She flavours the lamb with fresh rosemary.

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