n.
Pronunciation: ' m ə g- ˌ w ə rt, -wo ̇ rt
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English mucgwyrt, from mucg- (perh. akin to Old English mycg midge) + wyrt wort
Date: before 12th century
1 : any of several artemisias especially : a Eurasian perennial herb ( Artemisia vulgaris ) that is naturalized in No. America and has aromatic leaves used in folk medicine and to flavor beverages
2 : the leaves of a mugwort ― compare moxa