agrimony

noun

ag·ri·mo·ny ˈa-grə-ˌmō-nē

plural agrimonies

: any of a genus (Agrimonia and especially A. eupatoria) of herbs of the rose family having compound leaves, slender spikes of small yellow flowers, and fruits like burs

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Hemp Agrimony Also called Holy Rope, hemp agrimony is a member of the daisy family. —

Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 25 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French egremoine, from Latin agrimonia, manuscript variant of argemonia, from Greek argemōnē

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of agrimony was in the 15th century

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“Agrimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agrimony. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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Last Updated: 25 Nov 2024 - Updated example sentences

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