Definition

A type of plant that is found in tropical America, known for its seeds that can help get rid of worms in the body. It is also called epazote or Mexican tea.

Example

The herbalist recommended wormseed for its natural ability to treat intestinal worms.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of wormseed?

No, I haven't. What is it used for?

It's actually a plant that can help with parasites; people use wormseed oil for that.

That's interesting! I never knew plants could have such benefits.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wormseed is formed from "worm" (from Old English *wyrm*, meaning serpent or dragon) and "seed" (from Old English *sǣd*, meaning the reproductive part of a plant). The word refers to the seeds of plants that were historically used to expel worms or parasites from the body.

Memory Tip

Think of 'wyrm' meaning serpent, and 'seed' as the part that grows into a plant. This helps you remember that wormseed refers to seeds used to combat worms.

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