mugwort

noun

mug·​wort ˈməg-ˌwərt How to pronounce mugwort (audio)
-wȯrt
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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Adding to the uniqueness is a nonalcoholic drinks pairing, with mocktails and teas made from ingredients like sparkling mountain spring water, the kuro-moji tree, and wild mugwort. Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 27 Dec. 2024 Its counterpart, the Calming Serum, features mugwort and green tea, to reduce dermal irritation. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024 It's extracted from the mugwort plant and is four times more soothing than regular cica. Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024 Within this context, Seok-ryu’s verbal jabs make a lot more sense, including her reference to mugwort and garlic while pretending that Seung-hyo’s room smells. Regina Kim, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mugwort 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English mucgwyrt, from mucg- (perhaps akin to Old English mycg midge) + wyrt wort

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mugwort was before the 12th century

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“Mugwort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mugwort. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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