Meanings
nounanamu (countable and uncountable, plural anamus)
plural anamus
- countableuncountableA plant of the species Petiveria alliacea; guinea hen weed.
In Jamaica, guinea hen weed (GHW) has several names: guinea hen leaf, garlic weed or gully root, but in other countries it is called anamu.
2018 August 7, Dr Tony Vendryes, “Stories By Dr Tony Vendryes”, in Jamaica Gleaner - uncountableAn herbal medicine derived from the plant.
“I have a stainless steel water bottle, full. All we need to do is add some berries and flowers. If I can find some anamu, it will also help with your allergies. It's good for the immune system.”
2017, Cathryn Fox, Bonding Games
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APA
anamu. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anamu
MLA
“anamu.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anamu. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “anamu,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anamu.
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