vervain

Meaning

Noun

  • Any herbaceous plant in the genus Verbena especially if used for medicinal purposes, primarily Verbena officinalis, common in Europe and formerly held to have medicinal properties.

Origin

  • From Middle English verveyne, from Old French verveine, from Latin verbÄ“na. verbena.

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