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feverfew

Pronunciation: /ˈfiːvəfjuː/
Definition of feverfew

noun

  • a small bushy aromatic Eurasian plant of the daisy family, with feathery leaves and daisy-like flowers, used in herbal medicine to treat headaches.
    • Tanacetum parthenium, family Compositae

Origin:

Old English feferfuge, from Latin febrifuga, from febris 'fever' + fugare 'drive away'. Compare with febrifuge

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