tansy
/'tænzi/
Definition
- Noun:
- A common perennial aromatic herb (Tanacetum vulgare) native to Eurasia, characterized by button-like yellow flower heads and bitter-tasting, pinnate leaves, sometimes used in traditional medicine.
Usage
- The word "tansy" is used as a common noun to refer to the specific plant species. It is typically used in botanical, gardening, or herbal medicine contexts.
Examples
- Noun:
- The field was dotted with the bright yellow flowers of tansy.
- In the past, tansy was used as a medicinal herb for various ailments.
Advanced Usage
- "Tansy tea": An infusion made from the leaves of the tansy plant.
- She brewed a strong tansy tea, though its bitter taste was hard to swallow.
- "Tansy oil": Essential oil extracted from the tansy plant.
- Tansy oil is potent and must be used with great caution.
Variants and Related Words
- Tansies (n): The plural form of tansy, referring to multiple plants.
- Several tansies grew wild along the path.
Synonyms
- Golden buttons: A common name for the tansy plant, referring to its flower heads.
- Bitter buttons: Another name highlighting its taste and flower shape.
Notes on Meaning
- The primary meaning refers to the specific herb, . Its use is largely historical or botanical, as it is not commonly used in modern mainstream herbalism due to potential toxicity.
Noun
-
common perennial aromatic herb native to Eurasia having buttonlike yellow flower heads and bitter-tasting pinnate leaves sometimes used medicinally
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa
Từ chứa "tansy"
Từ có nhắc đến "tansy"
