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Definition of fleabane

fleabane

/ˈfliːbeɪn/
flea · bane
Plural:fleabanes
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fleabane Lexical Profile

fleabane Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of various herbaceous flowering plants in the family Asteraceae (especially of the genera Erigeron, Pulicaria, and Conyza), native to temperate regions worldwide and bearing daisy-like blossoms with yellow disk florets surrounded by numerous narrow white, pink, or purple ray florets, historically believed to repel fleas.

Example

"Clusters of pale pink fleabane bloomed along the sunny meadow path throughout midsummer."

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• Nearby Words

flaxseed
flea
fleabag
fleabane
fleabite
fleck
fledged

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 16th century from 'flea' and 'bane' (from Old English 'bana', meaning killer or poison), reflecting the traditional folk belief that the dried or burned plants could repel or kill fleas.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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