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 — compare moxa
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Tiny leaves of just-snipped mugwort balance the brooding force of black rice and baby turnips.
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The Deptford pink (Dianthus armeria) is not in the same league as more famous and rapacious invaders like phragmites, mugwort or bittersweet.
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June 25 LEISURE Wild Beers Workshop: Instructor Pascal Baudar will teach the basics of making beer with local plants, such as yarrow and mugwort, and common household utensils.
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Origin and Etymology of mugwort
Middle English, from Old English mucgwyrt, from mucg- (perhaps akin to Old English mycg midge) + wyrt wort
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