Wormwood: meaning, definitions and examples
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wormwood
[ หwษrmหwสd ]
botanical term
Wormwood refers to a variety of plants within the genus Artemisia, particularly Artemisia absinthium. These plants are known for their aromatic leaves and are often used in herbal medicine and distillation for beverages like absinthe. Wormwood is characterized by its bitter flavor and has been historically used for its medicinal properties, including treating digestive disorders and parasitic infections. It is also associated with folklore and various cultural traditions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She brewed a tea using dried wormwood.
- The distiller used wormwood in the recipe for absinthe.
- In traditional medicine, wormwood was recommended for digestive issues.
- Wormwood is often found in herbal mixtures for its bitter taste.
Translations
Translations of the word "wormwood" in other languages:
๐ต๐น estragรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคฟเคเคฐ เคตเฅเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Wermut
๐ฎ๐ฉ absinth
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะปะธะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ wermuty
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฌใจใขใฎ
๐ซ๐ท absinthe
๐ช๐ธ ajenjo
๐น๐ท yabani pelin
๐ฐ๐ท ์น๋ ์ฅ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดูุญ
๐จ๐ฟ pelynฤk
๐ธ๐ฐ pelyลok
๐จ๐ณ ่ฆ่พ
๐ธ๐ฎ pelin
๐ฎ๐ธ ormurhรกr
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถััะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qara qara
๐ฒ๐ฝ ajenjo
Etymology
The word 'wormwood' originates from Old English 'wermลd', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*wormลdaz'. The term is thought to mean 'that which causes worms' in reference to its historical use in expelling intestinal parasites. The plant has been known since antiquity and was utilized by various ancient civilizations including the Greeks and Romans for both medicinal and culinary purposes. The association of wormwood with absinthe dates back to the 18th century when it became a popular spirit in Europe. Due to its psychoactive properties when distilled, it gained a notorious reputation in the late 19th century, leading to its eventual ban in many countries. Today, wormwood remains significant in herbal medicine and continues to be explored for various health benefits, reflecting its longstanding connection to both culture and herbalism.