Yarrow

Pronunciation: /ˈjæroʊ/

Definitions of yarrow

noun a flowering plant in the daisy family, typically with white or pink flowers and feathery leaves

Example Sentences

A1 Yarrow is a type of plant with small white flowers.

A2 Some people believe that yarrow has medicinal properties.

B1 Yarrow can be used in herbal teas to help with digestion.

B2 Gardeners often plant yarrow to attract beneficial insects.

C1 The scientific name for yarrow is Achillea millefolium.

C2 Yarrow has been used for centuries in traditional medicine practices.

Examples of yarrow in a Sentence

formal The medicinal properties of yarrow have been studied for centuries.

informal I heard that yarrow tea is really good for you.

slang Yarrow is like nature's own healing herb.

figurative Her words were like yarrow, soothing and healing to the soul.

Grammatical Forms of yarrow

• past tense: yarrowed
• plural: yarrows
• comparative: more yarrow
• superlative: most yarrow
• present tense: yarrows
• future tense: will yarrow
• perfect tense: have yarrowed
• continuous tense: is yarrowing
• singular: yarrow
• positive degree: yarrow
• infinitive: to yarrow
• gerund: yarrowing
• participle: yarrowed

Origin and Evolution of yarrow

First Known Use: 1000 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'yarrow' originated from Old English 'gearwe' or 'gierwe', which is derived from Proto-Germanic 'garwō'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'yarrow' has retained its original meaning of the plant Achillea millefolium, but its usage has expanded to also refer to the plant's medicinal properties and folklore associations.