yarrow
1 synonym for yarrow, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A strong-smelling herb of the genus Achillea, native to Eurasia and North America and used in traditional herbal medicine.
Synonyms
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milfoil
How to use yarrow
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
common yarrow
wild yarrow
dried yarrow
yarrow tea
yarrow flowers
It is a general word for a plant, used in gardening, botany and herbal writing.
Etymology
Yarrow comes from Middle English forms such as yarwe, which came from Old English ġearwe. That in turn goes back to a Proto-West Germanic word for the plant.
Full origin of yarrow →Frequently asked questions
What is yarrow?
Yarrow is a pungent herb of the genus Achillea. It is found in Eurasia and North America and has been used in traditional herbal medicine.
What is the scientific name of common yarrow?
Common yarrow is Achillea millefolium, which is the type species of the genus Achillea.
What is another name for yarrow?
Milfoil is another name for yarrow. Common yarrow is also known as thousand-leaf.
