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Definition of Yarrow

1. Noun. Ubiquitous strong-scented mat-forming Eurasian herb of wasteland, hedgerow or pasture having narrow serrate leaves and small usually white florets; widely naturalized in North America.

Definition of Yarrow

1. n. An American and European composite plant (Achillea Millefolium) with very finely dissected leaves and small white corymbed flowers. It has a strong, and somewhat aromatic, odor and taste, and is sometimes used in making beer, or is dried for smoking. Called also milfoil, and nosebleed.

2. n. An American and European composite plant (Achillea Millefolium) with very finely dissected leaves and small white corymbed flowers. It has a strong, and somewhat aromatic, odor and taste, and is sometimes used in making beer, or is dried for smoking. Called also milfoil, and nosebleed.

Definition of Yarrow

1. Noun. any of several pungent Eurasian herbs, of the genus ''Achillea'', used in traditional herbal medicine ¹

2. Noun. (U.K.) The green woodpecker, ''Picus viridis''. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Yarrow

1. a perennial herb [n -S]

Medical Definition of Yarrow

1. An American and European composite plant (Achillea Millefolium) with very finely dissected leaves and small white corymbed flowers. It has a strong, and somewhat aromatic, odour and taste, and is sometimes used in making beer, or is dried for smoking. Synonym: milfoil, and nosebleed. Origin: OE. Yarowe, yarwe, yarowe, AS. Gearwe; akin to D. Gerw, OHG. Garwa, garawa, G. Garbe, schafgarbe, and perhaps to E. Yare. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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