mugwort

mug·wort

noun \ˈməg-ˌwərt, -wȯrt\

Definition of MUGWORT

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 —called also moxa

Origin of MUGWORT

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

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with MUGWORT

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