Wormwood: meaning, definitions and examples

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wormwood

 

[ หˆwษœrmหŒwสŠd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

Artemisia, absinthe, bitters

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estragรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเคŸเคฐ เคตเฅ‰เคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wermut

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ absinth

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะปะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wermuty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‹ใ‚ฌใƒจใƒขใ‚ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท absinthe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ajenjo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yabani pelin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์”น๋Š” ์‘ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดูŠุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pelynฤ›k

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pelyลˆok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‹ฆ่‰พ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pelin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ormurhรกr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถัƒัะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qara qara

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ajenjo

Etymology

The word 'wormwood' originates from Old English 'wermลd', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*wormลdaz'. 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.