feverfew

American  

[fee-ver-fyoo] / ˈfi vərˌfyu /

noun

1. a bushy composite plant, Chrysanthemum parthenium, bearing small white flowers, formerly used as a remedy for fever and headache.

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feverfew British  

/ ˈfiːvəˌfjuː /

noun

1. a bushy European strong-scented perennial plant, Tanacetum parthenium , with white flower heads, formerly used medicinally: family Asteraceae (composites)

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Etymology

Origin of feverfew

1400–50; late Middle English < Anglo-French *feverfue (replacing early Middle English fever fugie, Old English feferfuge ) < Late Latin febrifugia. See febrifuge

Example Sentences

SUOT’s cutting gardens overflow with traditional favorites such as spring bulbs, dahlias and zinnias mixed with traditional herbs like feverfew, sage, breadseed poppies and dill.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2023

I treat my apartment, each week, to a bunch of feverfew or ranunculus, or whatever's in season, and I think a bouquet makes an old-fashioned, charming gift.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2022

Beyond dill and cilantro, favorite herb companions include tansy, feverfew, lavender and thyme.

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2021

These handy homeopathic lozenges, developed by a physician, are chock full of natural anti-inflammatories such as ginger, feverfew, Chinese skullcap, dandelion and others.

From US News • Dec. 18, 2014

"Zinnias and marigolds and wild feverfew," said Maggie.

From "Sarah, Plain and Tall" by Patricia MacLachlan