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1. (n.) tansy
any of several composite plants of the genus Tanacetum, esp. an Old World herb, T. vulgare, having clusters of tubular yellow flowers.
Etymology: (1225–75; ME < OF tanesie, aph. var. of atanesie < ML athanasia < Gk athanasía immortality)
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1. (noun) tansy, golden buttons, scented fern, Tanacetum vulgare
common perennial aromatic herb native to Eurasia having buttonlike yellow flower heads and bitter-tasting pinnate leaves sometimes used medicinally
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1. (noun) tansy
any plant of the composite genus Tanacetum. The common tansy (T. vulgare) has finely divided leaves, a strong aromatic odor, and a very bitter taste. It is used for medicinal and culinary purposes
2. (noun) tansy
a dish common in the seventeenth century, made of eggs, sugar, rose water, cream, and the juice of herbs, baked with butter in a shallow dish
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