artemisia

[ahr-tuh-miz-ee-uh, -mizh-, -mish-]

noun

any of several composite plants of the genus Artemisia, having aromatic foliage and small disk flowers, including the sagebrush, wormwood, and mugwort.

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Origin of artemisia

1350–1400; Middle English: mugwort < Latin < Greek, equivalent to Ártemis Artemis + -ia -ia

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Examples from the Web for artemisia

Yet there was nothing unholy in the affection which he found was daily growing stronger and stronger for Artemisia.
A Friend of Caesar|William Stearns Davis
For roundworms he recommended especially a decoction of artemisia maritima, coriander seeds, and decoctions of thyme.
Old-Time Makers of Medicine|James J. Walsh
The bad lands on either side are interrupted here and there by patches of Artemisia, or sage brush.
Canyons of the Colorado|J. W. Powell
Mausoleum erected here by Artemisia in honour of her husband, Mausolus.
A Literary and Historical Atlas of Asia|J. G. Bartholomew

The only subject of doubt was whether the attacking ship was really that of Artemisia.
Xerxes|Jacob Abbott

British Dictionary definitions for artemisia

artemisia

noun

any herbaceous perennial plant of the genus Artemisia, of the N hemisphere, such as mugwort, sagebrush, and wormwood: family Asteraceae (composites)

Word Origin for artemisia

C14: via Latin from Greek, probably from Artemis

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