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Milfoil (Noun)

Meaning

Ubiquitous strong-scented mat-forming Eurasian herb of wasteland, hedgerow or pasture having narrow serrate leaves and small usually white florets; widely naturalized in North America.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The overgrown wasteland was dominated by a thick mat of milfoil that seemed to choke out any competitor.
  • As she walked along the hedgerow, the sweet, pungent aroma of milfoil wafted up to greet her.
  • The farmer despised the milfoil that infested his pastures, knowing it was a sign of poor soil health.
  • In the abandoned lot, milfoil had naturalized and spread far beyond its original boundaries.
  • Despite its reputation as a weed, some herbalists prized milfoil for its supposed medicinal properties.

Synonyms

  • Yarrow
  • Achillea Millefolium

Hypernyms

  • Achillea
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