wormseed

noun

worm·​seed ˈwərm-ˌsēd 

: 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

Example Sentences

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

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

wormseed

noun

worm·​seed ˈwərm-ˌsēd 

1

: any of various plants whose seeds possess anthelmintic properties: as

a

: any of several artemisias

b

: mexican tea

2

a

: the fruit of the Mexican tea

b

: santonica

also : levant wormseed