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dogfennel

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Anthemis cotula, an annual plant native to Europe and North Africa.

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noun

Meaning 2

Any of various similar American plants, especially Eupatorium capillifolium, a perennial plant.

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Usage: Canada, US

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noun

Meaning 3

A plant in the genus Chamaemelum.

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History

Etymology

From Middle English dogfynell; equivalent to dog + fennel.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: подрумиче (podrumiče) — Anthemis cotula
  • Catalan: camamilla pudent — Anthemis cotula
  • German: Stinkende Hundskamille — Anthemis cotula
  • Polish: rumian psi — Anthemis cotula