"old man's pepper" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Compound of old + man's + pepper, presumably so-called for its pungent flavor (see quotations below). Etymology templates: {{compound|en|old|man's|pepper}} old + man's + pepper Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} old man's pepper (uncountable)
  1. Achillea millefolium or common yarrow, a flowering plant native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Tags: uncountable Categories (lifeform): Anthemideae tribe plants
    Sense id: en-old_man's_pepper-en-noun-OkRl-H7g Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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