Yarrow

See also: yarrow

English

Etymology

• The river is believed to be of Celtic/Brythonic origin and related to Welsh garw (“rough”).
• English and Scottish surname derived from the river, though likely influenced by the noun yarrow.

Proper noun

Yarrow

1. A river in Lancashire, England, which flows into the River Douglas.
2. A river, named Yarrow Water, in Scottish Borders council area, Scotland.
3. A hamlet and parish in the Yarrow Valley, Scottish Borders council area (OS grid ref NT3527).
4. A hamlet in Sedgemoor district, Somerset, England.
5. A small community in British Columbia, Canada.
6. An unincorporated community in Missouri, United States.
7. A surname.

Anagrams

• arrowy