Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun lovage
2 senses of lovage
Sense 1
lovage, Levisticum officinale -- (herb native to southern Europe; cultivated for its edible stalks and foliage and seeds)
=> herb, herbaceous plant -- (a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests)
Sense 2
lovage -- (stalks eaten like celery or candied like angelica; seeds used for flavoring or pickled like capers)
=> herb -- (aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities)