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Definition of feverfew

feverfew

/ˈfiːvərˌfjuː/
fe · ver · few
Plural:feverfews
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feverfew Lexical Profile

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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

feudalistic
fever
fevered
feverfew
feverish
feverishly
feverishness

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

Cite this Entry

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