The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ROSEMARY
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More clues leading to the result ROSEMARY
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The straight part
We know that "She" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case she = rosemary.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ROSEMARY mean?
ROSEMARY noun- A shrub, Rosmarinus officinalis, that originates from Europe and Asia Minor and produces a fragrant herb used in cooking and perfumes.