# vervain

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈvɜːveɪn/

## Definitions
1. Any herbaceous plant in the genus Verbena especially if used for medicinal purposes, primarily Verbena officinalis, common in Europe and formerly held to have medicinal properties.

## Etymology
From Middle English verveyne, from Old French verveine, from Latin verbēna. Doublet of verbena.

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