yarrow Meaning & Definition
What Does Yarrow Mean?
Yarrow is used as a noun meaning Any of several pungent Eurasian and North American herbs, of the genus Achillea, used in traditional herbal medicine. It is also used to mean Common yarrow, Achillea millefolium, the type species of the genus.
Word Facts for Yarrow
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈjæɹəʊ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | milfoil and achillea millefolium |
| Plural | yarrows |
Yarrow Definition (Noun)
- Any of several pungent Eurasian and North American herbs, of the genus Achillea, used in traditional herbal medicine.
- Common yarrow, Achillea millefolium, the type species of the genus.
Noun
- A green woodpecker, of species Picus viridis.
Noun
- The green woodpecker, Picus viridis.
Synonyms of Yarrow
Yarrow synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Yarrow
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Yarrow in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
yarrow (usually uncountable, plural yarrows)
yarrow (plural yarrows)
Words That Rhyme With Yarrow
Origin of Yarrow
Origin 1: From Middle English ȝarowe, yarowe, yarwe, from Old English ġearwe, from Proto-West Germanic *garwā (“yarrow, yarrow-like herbs”), perhaps derived from *garu (“prepared, ready (of food)”), as the plant was used medicinally for digestion.[1][2]
Origin 2: Cognate with Dutch gerw (“yarrow”) and German (Schaf-)garbe.
Origin 3: Origin unknown. Perhaps imitative of the bird's cry; compare yaffle, hewhole.
How Do You Say Yarrow?
The standard pronunciation of yarrow is //ˈjæɹəʊ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Yarrow
What part of speech is yarrow?
Yarrow is a noun.
What is another word for yarrow?
You can replace yarrow with words such as milfoil and achillea millefolium. See the full list of yarrow synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of yarrow?
The plural of yarrow is yarrows.