SNEEZEWORT

Etymology

Noun

sneezewort (countable and uncountable, plural sneezeworts)

Achillea ptarmica, a hardy flowering plant, poisonous to cattle, sheep and horses, but with various herbal applications in humans.

Synonyms

• bastard pellitory, fair-maid-of-France, goosetongue, sneezeweed, white tansy, wild pellitory

Source: Wiktionary


Sneeze"wort`, n. (Bot.)

Definition: A European herbaceous plant (Achillea Ptarmica) allied to the yarrow, having a strong, pungent smell.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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