What's the difference between alecost and costmary?

Alecost


Definition:

  • (n.) The plant costmary, which was formerly much used for flavoring ale.

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Costmary


Definition:

  • (n.) A garden plant (Chrysanthemum Balsamita) having a strong balsamic smell, and nearly allied to tansy. It is used as a pot herb and salad plant and in flavoring ale and beer. Called also alecost.

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