HyperDic: sweet_woodruff

English > 2 senses of the expression sweet woodruff:
NOUNplantsweet woodruff, waldmeister, woodruff, fragrant bedstraw, Galium odoratum, Asperula odorataOld World fragrant stoloniferous perennial having small white flowers and narrow leaves used as flavoring and in sachets
foodsweet woodruff, waldmeisterfragrant dark green leaves used to flavor May wine
English > sweet woodruff: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
MeaningOld 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.
Synonymswaldmeister, woodruff, fragrant bedstraw, Galium odoratum, Asperula odorata
Partssweet woodruff, waldmeisterfragrant dark green leaves used to flavor May wine
BroaderbedstrawAny of several plants of the genus Galium
Substance ofMay wineA punch made of Moselle and sugar and sparkling water or champagne flavored with sweet woodruff
Spanishasperilla, woodruff
English > sweet woodruff: 2 senses > noun 2, food
Meaningfragrant dark green leaves used to flavor May wine.
Synonymwaldmeister
Part ofsweet woodruff, waldmeister, woodruff, fragrant bedstraw, Galium odoratum, Asperula odorataOld World fragrant stoloniferous perennial having small white flowers and narrow leaves used as flavoring and in sachets
Broaderherbaromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities

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