n 1  :  any of various plants whose seeds possess anthelmintic properties: as  a  :  any of several artemisias  b  :  MEXICAN TEA  2 a  :  the fruit of the Mexican tea  b  :  SANTONICA : also  :  LEVANT WORMSEED .
 
 
 
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