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Definition of "feverfew" [fe•ver•few]

  • An aromatic plant (Chrysanthemum parthenium) native to Eurasia, having clusters of buttonlike, white-rayed flower heads. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "feverfew" in a sentence
  • "In a study by Heptinstall, analyzing the herb feverfew, which is used to prevent migraine headaches, researchers found that two out of three of the feverfew products contained no active ingredient."
  • "Other ways to prevent migraines without drugs include acupuncture, magnesium, Coenzyme Q10, riboflavin and herbs such as feverfew and butterbur."
  • "And to get more information on the herb feverfew, read my article "Feverfew -- Know What Herbs Do What""