Meaning of the word milfoil in English

What does milfoil mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

milfoil

US /ˈmɪl.fɔɪl/
UK /ˈmɪl.fɔɪl/
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Noun

a plant with finely divided leaves, especially yarrow or a water plant of the genus Myriophyllum

Example:
The pond was overgrown with water milfoil.
Common milfoil, also known as yarrow, has medicinal properties.