英语词汇rosemary的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

rosemary. The homely herb rosemary was originally called by the Latin name ros marinus, “sea dew,” because it was often found on the sea cliffs in southern France. But over the years ros sounded more like “rose” to English ears, and marinus sug- gested the common name “Mary.” The herb was thus dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and the word rosemary was recorded as early as 1440. This flowering shrub has contributed its dried leaves and stems to many recipes, and oils from its leaves and flowers figure in numerous potions and perfumes. Bouquets of rosemary, “emblematical of manly virtues,” were once presented to bridegrooms on their wedding mornings, and bridal beds are still bedecked with the flowers in certain European coun- tries to ensure conjugal bliss. Rosemary symbolizes remem- brance, and Shakespeare’s Ophelia presented a bunch to Ham- let, perhaps to remind him of their meeting on Saint Valentine’s Day when the melancholy Dane “Let in the maid, that out a maid / Never departed more.”

词汇	rosemary
词源	rosemary. The homely herb rosemary was originally called by the Latin name ros marinus, “sea dew,” because it was often found on the sea cliffs in southern France. But over the years ros sounded more like “rose” to English ears, and marinus sug- gested the common name “Mary.” The herb was thus dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and the word rosemary was recorded as early as 1440. This flowering shrub has contributed its dried leaves and stems to many recipes, and oils from its leaves and flowers figure in numerous potions and perfumes. Bouquets of rosemary, “emblematical of manly virtues,” were once presented to bridegrooms on their wedding mornings, and bridal beds are still bedecked with the flowers in certain European coun- tries to ensure conjugal bliss. Rosemary symbolizes remem- brance, and Shakespeare’s Ophelia presented a bunch to Ham- let, perhaps to remind him of their meeting on Saint Valentine’s Day when the melancholy Dane “Let in the maid, that out a maid / Never departed more.”
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