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sneeze·wort
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Princeton's WordNet
sneezeweed yarrow, sneezewort, Achillea ptarmicanoun
Eurasian herb having loose heads of button-shaped white flowers and long grey-green leaves that cause sneezing when powdered
Wiktionary
sneezewortnoun
Achillea ptarmica, a hardy flowering plant, poisonous to cattle, sheep and horses, but with various herbal applications in humans.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Sneezewortnoun
ptarmica, Latin. A plant.
It hath radiated flowers, whose disk consists of many florets; but the borders are composed of half florets: the embryoes are lodged in the flowercup, which is scaly, each of which becomes one slender seed. Philip Miller.
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sneezewort
Sneezewort is a perennial plant native to Europe, scientifically known as Achillea ptarmica. It belongs to the Asteraceae family. The plant has loosely-clustered white flowers, lance-shaped leaves, and stems covered with tiny hairs. It got its name from its historical use in traditional medicine, particularly for its ability to induce sneezing to supposedly rid the body of evil spirits. However, when ingested, it may be toxic.
Webster Dictionary
Sneezewortnoun
a European herbaceous plant (Achillea Ptarmica) allied to the yarrow, having a strong, pungent smell
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of sneezewort in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of sneezewort in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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