# old man's pepper

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Achillea millefolium or common yarrow, a flowering plant native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

## Etymology
Compound of old + man's + pepper, presumably so-called for its pungent flavor (see quotations below).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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