tansy

noun

tan·​sy ˈtan-zē How to pronounce tansy (audio)
plural tansies
: a common Old World composite herb (Tanacetum vulgare) that is naturalized in North America and has bitter-tasting finely divided aromatic leaves and clustered yellow flower heads lacking ray flowers
broadly : a plant of the same genus

Examples of tansy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Here is information about tansy. oregonlive, 30 Oct. 2021 This nightly option from Chillhouse uses blue tansy, plus sweet almond and calendula oils, to help increase oxygen and blood flow. Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Feb. 2023 Skin barrier-strengthening blue tansy is also present. Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2023 The blue color comes from blue tansy oil, which reduces the appearance of redness and soothes skin, giving you a brighter complexion. Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 28 Dec. 2022 Lightly sweet-smelling, the solid formulation has a pretty light blue color thanks to blue tansy essential oil, though the texture is slightly grainy. April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 20 Dec. 2022 The brand’s kit also includes the Renew Complex Activating Serum, which contains hydrating hyaluronic acid, soothing aloe vera and blue tansy for tackling inflammation. Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2022 The Renew Complex Activating Serum, also included in the kit, is made with skin-plumping hyaluronic acid, soothing aloe vera, and calming blue tansy oil. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 5 Dec. 2022 It can be paired with your favorite serum or Solawave's Renew Complex serum, a gel-like formula with blue tansy and hyaluronic acid that helps to evenly distribute microcurrents for quicker results. Alex Warner, Peoplemag, 2 Nov. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English tansey, from Anglo-French tanesie, from Late Latin tanacita

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tansy was in the 13th century

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“Tansy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tansy. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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