1. plural of centaury; plants of the gentian family with small pink or white flowers, traditionally used in herbal medicine
Usage: botanical

Examples

• The herbalist gathered centauries from the meadow for making tea.
• Common centauries bloom in late summer with delicate pink flowers.
• The field guide helped us identify several species of centauries.
• Centauries were once widely used as folk remedies for digestive problems.
• The botanical garden has a section dedicated to centauries and other medicinal plants.