see|rosemary
English
Etymology
A combination of Rose and Mary, referring to the flower as a symbol of Virgin Mary, first recorded in the eighteenth century. It is found in continental Europe as Rosemarie and Rosa Maria. After mid-nineteenth century when flower names became common it may also refer to the herb rosemary, Latin ros marinus "dew of the sea".
Proper noun
en-proper noun
- given name|female
la:Rosemary
sr:Rosemary
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