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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

wormwood

/ˈwɜːrmwʊd/ noun · British & US
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What does wormwood mean?

noun

A plant of the genus Artemisia, especially A. absinthium, having bitter leaves and small yellow flowers. In folklore, wormwood is associated with the underworld and is said to have purgative properties.

Example

"The herbalist used wormwood to make a bitter tea that was said to have medicinal properties."

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