English Explanatory Dictionary

mugwort

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of species Artemisia vulgaris of plants native to temperate Eurasia and north Africa, traditionally used medicinally.
  2. Any of several aromatic plants of the genus Artemisia native to Eurasia, Africa, and North America.

Pronunciation

/ˈmʌɡwɜːt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-mugwort.wav /ˈmʌɡwɝt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Neøn-mugwort.wav

Word forms

mugwort mugworts

Etymology

From Middle English mugwort, mugwyrt, mucgwurt, from Old English mucgwyrt, mucwyrt et al., from Proto-Germanic; probably corresponding to midge + wort. Cognate with regional Low German muggart, mugwurz.

Related words

absinthe artemisia sagebrush tarragon vermouth wormwood

Derived words

Artemisia argyi used in traditional Chinese medicine Artemisia douglasiana native to western North America Artemisia glacialis Artemisia indica Artemisia japonica Artemisia norvegica Artemisia princeps Korean mugwort Artemisia stelleriana Artemisia verlotiorum California mugwort
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