wormseed

noun

worm·seed | \ ˈwərm-ˌsēd

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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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Recent Examples on the Web Mom enjoyed sharing stories of her childhood life on the farm, including stories about helping to harvest wormseed. — Kevin Dayhoff, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 11 July 2021

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“Wormseed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wormseed. Accessed 23 Jan. 2022.

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wormseed

noun

worm·seed | \ ˈwərm-ˌsēd

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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

b : santonica also : levant wormseed

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