MUGWORT


Meaning of MUGWORT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈməg-ˌwərt, -wȯrt ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English mucgwyrt, from mucg- (perhaps 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 North America and has aromatic leaves used in folk medicine and to flavor beverages

2. : the leaves of a mugwort — compare moxa

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