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Synonyms
Etymology
1. tansy
noun. ['ˈtænzi'] common perennial aromatic herb native to Eurasia having buttonlike yellow flower heads and bitter-tasting pinnate leaves sometimes used medicinally.
Etymology
- tanesie (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
Rhymes with Tansy
- chimpanzee
- tanzi
- tansey
- pansy
- manzi
- lanzi
- danzy
Sentences with tansy
1. Noun, singular or mass
Give pumpkin soup a hint of sweetness with basil, tarragon or tansy.
2. Verb, base form
Do not plant tansy too close to blackberries, as it spreads aggressively.
4. goose-tansy
noun. low-growing perennial having leaves silvery beneath; northern United States; Europe; Asia.