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Definition of achillea
achillea
/ˌæk.ɪˈliː.ə/
a · chil · le · a
Plural:achilleas
achillea Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any plant of the genus Achillea in the daisy family, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, typically characterized by feathery, aromatic leaves and flat-topped clusters of small flowers.
Example
"The gardener planted a vibrant border of achillea to attract butterflies and bees throughout the late summer."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Modern Latin 'Achillea', named after the Greek hero Achilles, who, according to Pliny, used the plant (yarrow) to treat the bleeding wounds of his soldiers during the Trojan War.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Achillea. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/achillea