feverfew

[ fee-ver-fyoo ]

noun

1. a bushy composite plant, Chrysanthemum parthenium, bearing small white flowers, formerly used as a remedy for fever and headache.

feverfew

/ ˈfiːvəˌfjuː /

noun

1. a bushy European strong-scented perennial plant, Tanacetum parthenium , with white flower heads, formerly used medicinally: family Asteraceae (composites)

Word History and Origins

Origin of feverfew¹

1400–50; late Middle English < Anglo-French *feverfue (replacing early Middle English fever fugie, Old English feferfuge ) < Late Latin febrifugia. See febrifuge

Word History and Origins

Origin of feverfew¹

Old English feferfuge , from Late Latin febrifugia , from Latin febris fever + fugāre to put to flight

Example Sentences

SUOT’s cutting gardens overflow with traditional favorites such as spring bulbs, dahlias and zinnias mixed with traditional herbs like feverfew, sage, breadseed poppies and dill.

From Seattle Times

I treat my apartment, each week, to a bunch of feverfew or ranunculus, or whatever's in season, and I think a bouquet makes an old-fashioned, charming gift.

From Salon

I tried an herbal remedy, a capsule that contained feverfew, butterbur and something else.

From Seattle Times

Beyond dill and cilantro, favorite herb companions include tansy, feverfew, lavender and thyme.

From New York Times

Migraine sufferers should take caution when using herbal treatments such as butterbur and feverfew due to potential side effects and interactions with some medications.

From Washington Post