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Definition of tansy

tansy

/ˈtæn.zi/
tan · sy
Plural:tansies
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tansy Lexical Profile

tansy Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A strongly scented perennial herb of the aster family native to Eurasia, characterized by finely divided, fern-like leaves and tight, flat-topped clusters of yellow, button-like flowers.

Example

"She planted tansy along the edges of the vegetable garden in hopes that its pungent aroma would deter insect pests."

• Rhymes for tansy

• Nearby Words

tangor
tank
tanker
tansy
tanzania
tanzanian shrub viper
tap

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old French 'tanesie', which derived from Medieval Latin 'athanasia' (immortality), originally from Greek 'athanatos' (immortal), likely referring to the plant's long-lasting flowers.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tansy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tansy
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