agrimonia
Definition
Noun: 1. A plant of the genus Agrimonia: A perennial herb belonging to the rose family (Rosaceae), characterized by its compound leaves, small yellow flowers arranged in a slender, spikelike cluster, and distinctive bristly, burr-like fruits.
Examples of Usage
- The meadow was dotted with the slender spikes of agrimonia.
- Agrimonia is sometimes called "church steeples" due to the shape of its flower cluster.
- The dried aerial parts of agrimonia have been used in traditional herbal practices.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical contexts: The term is used precisely to refer to any species within the genus , such as (common agrimony) or (tall hairy agrimony).
- In herbalism: The word can refer to the plant material used for its purported astringent and tonic properties.
Variants and Related Words
- Agrimony: The more common English name for plants of the genus . It is often used interchangeably with "agrimonia."
- Genus Agrimonia: The taxonomic classification for this group of plants.
Synonyms
- Agrimony
- Church steeples (a folk name)
- Sticklewort (a folk name)
Notes on Meaning
- The word "agrimonia" is primarily a scientific/botanical term. In general conversation, "agrimony" is far more common.
- It refers specifically to the plant itself, not to extracts or products made from it, though these may be described as "agrimonia extract."
Noun
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a plant of the genus Agrimonia having spikelike clusters of small yellow flowers
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