vervain
1 synonym for vervain, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A wild flowering herb once believed to have healing and even magical properties.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Old French verveine, from Latin verbena — the same root as the garden plant "verbena".
Full origin of vervain →Frequently asked questions
What does “vervain” mean?
The word “vervain” means a wild flowering herb once believed to have healing and even magical properties. In plain terms, a herb from the verbena family, historically used in folk medicine.
How do you pronounce “vervain”?
“Vervain” is pronounced VUR-vayn (/ˈvɚveɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “vervain” in a sentence?
Here is “vervain” used in a sentence: “Vervain tea was traditionally used to calm the nerves.”
What part of speech is “vervain”?
“Vervain” is a noun.
Where does the word “vervain” come from?
The word “vervain” comes from Latin. From Old French verveine, from Latin verbena — the same root as the garden plant "verbena".
