wormseed

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worm·seed

noun \-ˌsēd\

Definition of WORMSEED

: any of various plants whose seeds possess anthelmintic properties: as a : any of several artemisias b : a widely naturalized tropical American goosefoot (Chenopodium ambrosioides) — compare epazote

First Known Use of WORMSEED

14th century

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