| 释义 |
tan·sy
noun
also tan·sey \ˈtanzē, ˈtaan-, -zi\
(plural tansies or tanseys)
Etymology: Middle English tansy, tanesey, from Old French tanesie, from Medieval Latin athanasia medicine to prolong life, tansy, from Greek, immortality, from a- a- (II) + -thanasia (from thanatos death) — more at thanat-
1.
a. : a plant of the genus Tanacetum; especially : a common herb (T. vulgare) with a strong aromatic odor and a very bitter taste
b. : any of various other plants: as
(1) : silverweed a
(2) : tansy ragwort
2. : a tansy-flavored cake or pudding |