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mugwort

/ˈmʌɡ.wɔːt/

/ˈmʌɡ.wɔrt/

mugwortnoun

mugworts

/ˈmʌɡ.wɔːt/

/ˈmʌɡ.wɔrt/

Translations

полынь

Mugwort is often used in traditional medicine.

Полынь часто используется в традиционной медицине.

Definitions

Any of various aromatic perennial herbs of the genus Artemisia, especially A. vulgaris, traditionally used in herbal medicine, as incense, and as a flavoring.

Mugwort has been used for centuries in folk remedies across Europe and Asia.

The dried leaves or other parts of such a plant when prepared for culinary, medicinal, or ritual use.

The brewer added a handful of mugwort to the ale for bitterness and aroma.

Synonyms

mugwortadjective

/ˈmʌɡ.wɔːt/

/ˈmʌɡ.wɔrt/

Used attributively to describe food, drinks, etc., made from or flavoured with mugwort.

Definitions

Made from, flavoured with, or relating to mugwort.

He ordered a cup of mugwort tea.