agrimonia

/əˌɡrɪˈmoʊniə/; /ɑːˈɡrɪmoʊniə/

Definitions

1. noun

a plant of the genus Agrimonia, especially the American agrimony (Agrimonia gryposepala) which has leaves with three main leaflets and clusters of small yellow flowers

“The herbalist used agrimonia in her remedies for its anti-inflammatory properties.”

2. noun

any of several species of flowering plants of the genus Agrimonia

“The agrimonias growing in the meadow attracted a variety of pollinators.”

Synonyms

  • Christ's glove
  • agrimony
  • flower of Christ

Antonyms

  • harmful weed
  • noxious plant