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feverfew

Syllabification: (fe·ver·few)
Pronunciation: /ˈfēvərˌfyo͞o/
Definition of feverfew

noun

  • a bushy aromatic Eurasian plant of the daisy family, with feathery leaves and daisylike flowers. It is used in herbal medicine to treat headaches.
    • Tanacetum (or Chrysanthemum) parthenium, family Compositae

Origin:

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

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