yarrow
1 Americannoun
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a composite plant, Achillea millefolium, of Eurasia, having fernlike leaves and flat-topped clusters of whitish flowers, naturalized in North America.
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any of various other plants of the genus Achillea, some having yellow flowers.
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noun
Etymology
Origin of yarrow
before 900; Middle English yar ( o ) we, Old English gearwe; cognate with German Garbe sheaf
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Example Sentences
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Yarrow hopes that the Norway squad photo, which will sit next to a table tennis table at the side's Greensboro base in North Carolina, has the same impact.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The idea for the epic photograph originated during an international break in 2023, when Yarrow shot Haaland alone in Viking dress, waist-deep in an Oslo fjord.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
It wasn't difficult for Yarrow to capture the intended atmosphere.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Having developed a trusting relationship with Yarrow in his solo shoot, Haaland - "the unofficial voice of the team" - was keen to involve the photographer in their World Cup preparations.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Across the room, Yarrow cleans up the mess on the floor, red-faced, as everyone else pretends not to notice.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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