mugwort

noun

mug·​wort ˈməg-ˌwərt 

-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

Examples of mugwort in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Other star ingredients include mugwort — a herb often used in Eastern medicine to calm irritation — plus willow bark and coix seeds, both BHA alternatives to gently buff impurities away. —Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 19 Apr. 2024

One study found that basil sensitivities were more likely among people with birch, mugwort, or pollen allergies. —Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 8 July 2024

Teas with ginseng, blue lotus, or mugwort may help with inducing sleepiness, Horowitz says, though the effects vary from person to person. —Matt Fuchs, TIME, 11 June 2024

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