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tansy

/tænsi/ noun · British & US
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What does tansy mean?

noun

A perennial herb with a strong, pungent smell, having clusters of small yellow or purple flowers. Any of several plants of the genus Tanacetum, especially T. vulgare.

Example

"The garden was filled with the fragrance of tansy and lavender."

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