agrimonia

noun

ag·​ri·​mo·​nia
ˌa-grə-ˈmō-nē-ə,
-nyə
1
capitalized : a genus of herbs (family Rosaceae) found chiefly in north temperate regions that have pinnately compound leaves, yellow flowers, and bristly fruits
2
plural -s : a plant of the genus Agrimonia

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, agrimony

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of agrimonia was before the 12th century

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“Agrimonia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agrimonia. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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