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Meaning of wormwood
The primary meaning of "wormwood" refers to a bitter-tasting plant, typically used to describe something unpleasant or undesirable.
Etymology of wormwood
The word "wormwood" originates from Old English "wormod" or "wermode", which referred to a type of bitter plant, possibly mugwort or wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)
Historically, wormwood was used to describe the bitter taste of the plant, as well as its use in medicine and spirits
Synonyms
bitter
gall
bitters
absinthe
gallweed
mugwort
sage
rue
hyssop
tansy
yarrow
dandelion
chicory
endive
radicchio
arugula
bitterroot
gentian
quassia
senna
cascarilla
calamus
aloe
verbena
lemon balm
wormseed
southernwood
tarragon
dill
anise
caraway
fennel
licorice
angelica
lovage
sweetwood
juniper
centaury
blessed thistle
Definitions
- A bitter-tasting plant, typically used to flavor absinthe and other spirits
- * Something unpleasant or undesirable, especially a source of bitterness or sorrow
Usage Examples
- The bartender added a dash of wormwood to the absinthe for a more authentic flavor
- * The news of the job loss was a bitter wormwood to swallow, but she knew she had to move on