Associations to the word «Milfoil»

Wiktionary

MILFOIL, noun. Yarrow, Achillea millefolium.
MILFOIL, noun. Any of several similar pungent Eurasian herbs, of the genus Achillea
MILFOIL, noun. Any plants of the genus Myriophyllum, water milfoil.

Dictionary definition

MILFOIL, noun. Ubiquitous strong-scented mat-forming Eurasian herb of wasteland, hedgerow or pasture having narrow serrate leaves and small usually white florets; widely naturalized in North America.

Wise words

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