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Tansy Definition & Meaning

tansy
noun
  1. common perennial aromatic herb native to Eurasia having buttonlike yellow flower heads and bitter-tasting pinnate leaves sometimes used medicinally

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What does tansy mean?
common perennial aromatic herb native to Eurasia having buttonlike yellow flower heads and bitter-tasting pinnate leaves sometimes used medicinally
What part of speech is tansy?
Tansy is a noun.

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