n.
Pronunciation: ( ˌ )v ə r- ' b ē -n ə
Function: noun
Etymology: New Latin, genus of herbs or subshrubs, from Latin, leafy branch used ceremonially or medicinally ― more at VERVAIN
Date: 1562
: VERVAIN especially : any of numerous garden vervains of hybrid origin widely grown for their showy spikes of white, pink, red, or blue flowers which are borne in profusion over a long season ― compare LEMON VERBENA