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Definition of achillea

achillea

/ˌæk.ɪˈliː.ə/
a · chil · le · a
Plural:achilleas
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achillea Lexical Profile

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Any hardy herbaceous perennial plant of the genus Achillea in the family Asteraceae, native primarily to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, characterized by aromatic, finely divided feathery foliage and dense, flat-topped clusters of small, daisy-like flowers in shades of white, yellow, pink, or red.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin achillea, from Ancient Greek achilleios, named after the mythological Greek hero Achilles, who according to legend used the plant's astringent leaves to staunch the bleeding wounds of his soldiers during the Trojan War.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Achillea. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/achillea
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