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Definition of feverfew

feverfew

/ˈfiːvərˌfjuː/
fe · ver · few
Plural:feverfews
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• noun

1

A strongly aromatic perennial flowering herb of the daisy family (Tanacetum parthenium), native to Eurasia and widely cultivated for its dense clusters of small, daisy-like blossoms with white ray florets and yellow centers, as well as its traditional herbal use in treating migraines and fevers.

Example

"She planted rows of chamomile and feverfew along the sunny border of the apothecary garden."

• Nearby Words

fescue
feta
fettuccine
feverfew
fiber
fiberglass
ficaria

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old English feferfuge, borrowed from Late Latin febrifugia, combining febris ('fever') and fugare ('to drive away'), referencing the herb's traditional medicinal use as a fever reducer.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Feverfew. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/feverfew
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