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Definition of vervain

vervain

/ˈvɜːr.veɪn/
ver · vain
Plural:vervains
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vervain Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of several herbaceous plants of the genus Verbena (family Verbenaceae), especially common vervain (Verbena officinalis), native to Europe and the Americas, bearing slender, branching spikes of small, five-lobed pale purple, lilac, pink, or white flowers and historically prized in herbalism and folklore.

Example

"Tall spikes of purple vervain bloomed along the sunny border of the cottage garden throughout late summer."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French 'verveine', from Latin 'verbena', originally referring to sacred leafy twigs or boughs of laurel, olive, or myrtle used in ancient religious rituals and later applied specifically to this medicinal and ceremonial plant.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vervain. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vervain
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