wermod wen

Welsh

Etymology

Literally, “white wormwood”.

Noun

y wermod wen f (uncountable)

1. feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)

   1. Synonyms: chweryn gwyn, chwerwyn yr ardd, llysiau'r fam, meddygon menyw, tarfgryd, tormwyth

References

• R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “wermod wen”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies