centaury

• Nom désignant diverses plantes du genre Centaurium ou certaines plantes du genre Centaurea.

A noun referring to any of various plants of the genus Centaurium or any plant of the genus Centaurea.

1. Plant of the genus CentauriumC1formalmedical

   Any of various plants of the genus Centaurium, especially the common centaury (Centaurium erythraea), historically used in herbal medicine for digestive and liver ailments.

   Petite centaurée

   • The herbalist recommended centaury tea for stomach discomfort.
   • Centaury has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
   • The bright pink flowers of centaury bloom in summer.

2. C1formalscientific

   Any plant of the genus Centaurea, which includes species like cornflower and knapweed, often characterized by thistle-like flower heads.

   Centaurea

   • The centaury in the field attracted many butterflies.
   • Centaurea species are known for their vibrant blue or purple flowers.
   • The gardener identified the plant as a type of centaury.