yarrow

noun

yar·​row ˈyer-(ˌ)ō 

ˈya-(ˌ)rō

: a widely naturalized strong-scented Eurasian composite herb (Achillea millefolium) with finely dissected leaves and small usually white corymbose flowers

also : any of several congeneric plants

Examples of yarrow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Now that her space is full of coneflowers, cosmos and yarrow, the avian life has rebounded. —The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026

Michael Clarke, a landscape architect and founder of Yard Work, agrees and suggests asking neighbors, friends, and Facebook gardening groups for plant divisions or cuttings of lavender, mint, yarrow, daylilies, iris, or lamb's ear. —Jane Kim, The Spruce, 30 May 2026

This native cultivar of common yarrow fits the bill. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026

The patient wouldn’t have had the benefit of modern anesthetics, but archaeological traces at other sites suggest Neanderthals knew about medicinal plants like chamomile and yarrow, as well as antiseptics like birch tar. —ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English yarowe, from Old English gearwe; akin to Old High German garwa yarrow

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for yarrow

• aro
• claro
• haro
• maro
• morrow
• sorrow
• amparo