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yarrow Synonyms
Another word for yarrow
Choosing another word for yarrow depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A hardy Eurasian perennial plant of the daisy family (Achillea millefolium), widely naturalized in North America and cultivated in gardens for its finely divided, feathery aromatic leaves and dense, flat-topped clusters of small white, pink, yellow, or red flowers.
Usage Example
"The drought-tolerant garden border was planted with golden milfoil and purple coneflowers."
Strongest
milfoil
achillea
• noun (Context 2)
The dried foliage and flowering tops of the yarrow herb, traditionally used in herbal medicine as an astringent to stanch bleeding and treat fevers.
Usage Example
"Herbalists historically brewed a bitter tea from milfoil to help reduce inflammation and soothe colds."
Strongest
milfoil
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Yarrow. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/yarrow