SINCE 1828
wormseed
noun
worm·seed
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Definition of wormseed
: any of various plants whose seeds possess anthelmintic properties: such as
a
: any of several artemisias
b
: a widely naturalized tropical American goosefoot (Chenopodium ambrosioides) — compare epazote
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wormseed
noun
worm·seed
| \ ˈwərm-ˌsēd
\
\
Medical Definition of wormseed
1
: any of various plants whose seeds possess anthelmintic properties: as
a
: any of several artemisias
b
: mexican tea
2a
: the fruit of the Mexican tea
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