Definition

A type of plant that has yellow flowers and aromatic leaves, often used in traditional medicine.

Example

The garden was filled with vibrant tansy plants, their yellow flowers bright against the green foliage.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of tansy?

Yeah, I think it's that plant with the yellow flowers, right?

Exactly! I read it has some medicinal uses too.

That's interesting! I should look into growing tansy in my garden.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tansy comes from the Latin word 'tanacitum', which refers to the plant known for its medicinal properties. The word has roots in Greek 'tanaḳh', which also refers to the same plant. Tansy is known for its use in herbal medicine and its distinctive yellow flowers.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin 'tanacitum' and the Greek 'tanaḳh' to remember that tansy refers to a plant known for its medicinal qualities.

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