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tansy

 

[ หˆtรฆn.zi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant usage

Tansy is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, known for its bright yellow, button-like flowers. It has a strong aroma and has been historically used for medicinal purposes. Tansy is often recognized for its feathery, fern-like leaves which are aromatic when crushed. While it has been used in traditional medicines, caution is advised as large doses can be toxic.

Synonyms

Tanacetum vulgare, bitter buttons, golden buttons

Examples of usage

  • The gardener planted tansy among the flowers.
  • Tansy has been used in herbal remedies for centuries.
  • The strong scent of tansy can repel insects.

Translations

Translations of the word "tansy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tansy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคพเค‚เคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tansy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tansy

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะธะถะผะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bylica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใƒณใ‚ธใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tansey

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tanaceto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tansy

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ ์‹œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆู†ุณูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pelynฤ›k

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pelyลˆok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‹ฆ่‰พ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pelin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tansรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะฝั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒœแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tansy

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tanaceto

Etymology

The word 'tansy' derives from the Latin 'tanacitum,' which originated from the Greek word 'tanakhos.' The plant has been known and utilized since ancient times, with references in various historical texts that note its medicinal properties. Tansy was widely used in medieval Europe for its culinary and medicinal benefits, as it was believed to aid in digestion and to repel pests. Over time, its popularity has diminished due to the discovery of safer alternatives and increased awareness of its toxicity in large quantities. Despite its decline in culinary use, tansy remains a subject of interest in herbal medicine and is recognized for its ecological benefits, particularly in gardens.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,215, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.