wormwood

Meanings

• noun

  A bitter herb, Artemisia absinthium, used in liqueurs and medicines.

  - "Wormwood is a common ingredient in absinthe."
  - "The bitter taste of the tea comes from the wormwood leaves."

• noun

  A state of deep disappointment or regret.

  - "His failure in the interview left him in a state of wormwood."
  - "She was filled with wormwood after the break-up."

---

Pronunciation

1. 
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780500"

---

Synonyms

absinthe , artemisia , grande wormwood , mugwort

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with wormwood
absinthe , winter's end

---

Variants

List of all variants of wormwood that leads to same result
wormwood , wormwoods

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old English, wermod, meaning 'wormwood' or 'bitterness'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Wormwood is a common ingredient in vermouth.

2. Wormwood is a natural insecticide.

3. Wormwood was used in ancient Rome to treat fevers and digestive issues.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Artemisia: The genus of plants that includes wormwood.

2. Absinthe: A strong liquor made from wormwood and other botanicals.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Wormwood has been used in various cultures for medicinal and culinary purposes. In ancient Greece, it was used to purify temples and was believed to have protective properties. In the Bible, wormwood is mentioned in the book of Revelation as a bitter and poisonous plant. In literature, it has appeared in works such as Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' and Milton's 'Paradise Lost'.

How to Memorize "wormwood"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the plant with its bitter, gray-green leaves and fern-like appearance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate wormwood with bitterness and disappointment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'wormwood' as 'Worms Out, Regret Mostly Occurs Deeply'.

---

Memorize "wormwood" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize wormwood is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.