Wormwood (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several low composite herbs of the genera Artemisia or Seriphidium.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The bitter flavor of wormwood is often used in traditional medicine and herbal remedies.
- Wormwood is a key ingredient in the production of absinthe, a strong and infamous liquor.
- The fields were overgrown with wormwood, its silvery leaves glistening in the sunlight.
- In some cultures, wormwood is believed to have antiseptic properties and is used to treat wounds.
- The garden was filled with a variety of herbs, including wormwood, chamomile, and lavender.