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wormwood

/ˈwɜːm.wʊd/

/ˈwɝːm.wʊd/

wormwoodnoun

wormwoods

Translations

Wormwood is often used in traditional medicine.

Полынь часто используется в традиционной медицине.

Additional translations

Definitions

A woody shrub with a bitter aromatic taste, used in making vermouth and absinthe and as a tonic and vermifuge.

The bartender added a dash of wormwood to the cocktail for a unique flavor.

A source of bitterness or grief.

The betrayal was wormwood to his soul, leaving him feeling deeply hurt.

Synonyms

bitter herb

wormwoodadjective

more wormwood

Comp.

most wormwood

Super.

/ˈwɜːm.wʊd/

/ˈwɝːm.wʊd/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g. wormwood tea) to indicate relation to the plant or its flavour.

Definitions

Made from, containing, or flavoured with wormwood; relating to the wormwood plant or its bitter taste.

She brewed a pot of wormwood tea to help with digestion.

Synonyms