tansy
/ˈtænzi/
noun
- A strong-smelling plant with yellow flowers, often used in traditional medicine or as a natural insect repellent.
- The hiker recognized the bitter scent of tansy along the trail.
- Some people use dried tansy leaves in potpourri for their sharp, camphor-like fragrance.
- Grandma grew tansy in her herb garden to keep ants away from the kitchen.