feverfew

American  

[fee-ver-fyoo] / ˈfi vərˌfju /

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

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Example Sentences

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feverfew

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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