WORMSEED


Meaning of WORMSEED in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: Middle English wyrmsed, from wyrm, worm worm + sed seed

1. : any of various plants whose seeds possess anthelmintic properties: as

a. : any of several ragweeds (as Artemisia santonica and A. pauciflora )

b. : mexican tea

2.

a. : the fruit of the Mexican tea

b. : santonica 2 ; also : levant wormseed 1

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