vervain

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Anglo-Norman, from Old French verveine, from Latin verbēna. Doublet of verbena.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /vɜːveɪn/

Noun

vervain (countable and uncountable, plural vervains)

  1. A herbaceous plant, Verbena officinalis, common in Europe and formerly held to have medicinal properties.
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