yarrow
/'jærou/
Definition
- Noun:
- A common, strongly scented, mat-forming Eurasian herb (Achillea millefolium) of the daisy family, found in wastelands, hedgerows, and pastures. It has narrow, finely divided (serrate) leaves and clusters of small, usually white flowers. It is widely naturalized in North America.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Yarrow is often found growing along roadsides and in meadows.
- The herbalist gathered yarrow to make a healing tea.
- A patch of white yarrow brightened the edge of the pasture.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical Context: In scientific or gardening contexts, "yarrow" specifically refers to , but the term can also be used for other plants within the genus.
- The garden featured several cultivars of yarrow, including ones with pink and yellow flowers.
Variants and Related Words
- Common Yarrow: The most frequent name for .
- Milfoil: An archaic or alternative common name for yarrow, referring to its many finely divided leaves.
- Achillea: The botanical genus name for yarrow and related plants.
Synonyms
- Nosebleed plant: A folk name referring to its historical use in staunching blood flow.
- Soldier's woundwort: Another folk name highlighting its traditional use on battlefields.
Related Phrases and Idioms
(This word is primarily a botanical noun and is not commonly used in phrasal verbs or idioms. Its usage is largely literal.)
Noun
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ubiquitous strong-scented mat-forming Eurasian herb of wasteland, hedgerow or pasture having narrow serrate leaves and small usually white florets; widely naturalized in North America
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