waldmeister

Definitions of waldmeister
  1. noun
    Old World fragrant stoloniferous perennial having small white flowers and narrow leaves used as flavoring and in sachets; widely cultivated as a ground cover; in some classifications placed in genus Asperula
    synonyms: Asperula odorata, Galium odoratum, fragrant bedstraw, sweet woodruff, woodruff
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    type of:
    bedstraw
    any of several plants of the genus Galium
  2. noun
    fragrant dark green leaves used to flavor May wine
    synonyms: sweet woodruff
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    type of:
    herb
    aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
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