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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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wormseed
nounworm·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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