tansy (Meaning)
tansy (n)
common perennial aromatic herb native to Eurasia having buttonlike yellow flower heads and bitter-tasting pinnate leaves sometimes used medicinally
tansy (n.)
Any plant of the composite genus Tanacetum. The common tansy (T. vulgare) has finely divided leaves, a strong aromatic odor, and a very bitter taste. It is used for medicinal and culinary purposes.
A dish common in the seventeenth century, made of eggs, sugar, rose water, cream, and the juice of herbs, baked with butter in a shallow dish.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tansy
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tansy Sentence Examples
- The bitter herb tansy emits a pungent aroma.
- Tansy leaves contain toxic compounds that can cause liver damage.
- Some herbalists use tansy for its purported medicinal properties.
- The garden was filled with vibrant yellow tansy flowers.
- Tansy can be used as a natural insect repellent.
- The farmer sprayed his crops with tansy extract to deter pests.
- Tansy flowers have been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
- Caution should be exercised when consuming tansy as it can be toxic in high doses.
- Tansy is a member of the daisy family.
- The essential oil of tansy is used in aromatherapy for its stimulating effects.
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common perennial aromatic herb native to Eurasia having buttonlike yellow flower heads and bitter-tasting pinnate leaves sometimes used medicinallyAny plant of
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The bitter herb tansy emits a pungent aroma.
Tansy leaves contain toxic compounds that can cause liver damage.
Some herbalists use tansy for its purported medicinal properties.
The garden was filled with vibrant yellow tansy flowers.
