feverfew
Americannoun
noun
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
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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
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