yarrow
pronunciation
How to pronounce yarrow in British English:
UK [ˈjærəʊ]
How to pronounce yarrow in American English:
US [ ˈjæroʊ]
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- Noun:
- ubiquitous strong-scented mat-forming Eurasian herb of wasteland, hedgerow or pasture having narrow serrate leaves and small usually white florets; widely naturalized in North America
Word Origin
- yarrow (n.)
- plant, also known as milfoil, Old English gearwe "yarrow," from Proto-Germanic *garwo (cognates: Middle Dutch garwe, Old High German garawa, German Garbe), perhaps from a source akin to the root of yellow (adj.).
Example
- 1. Contains 15 herbals extract including chamomile , mistletoe , fennel , balm mint , yarrow and hops .
- 2. From divination by tortoise-shell and yarrow in ancient times to modern scientific forecast .
- 3. This mixture of grasses and yarrow will out-compete the resident weed population , increase water penetration , and improve the microflora and organic matter in our soils .