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artemisia

/ɑːtɪˈmɪzɪə/

Meanings
noun
Any of many aromatic flowering plants of the genus Artemisia, including wormwood, sagebrush, and tarragon.

Examples :

"My grandmother uses artemisia from her garden to make a tea that she says helps with digestion. "
plant nature biology agriculture food medicine

Related Words

Illustration helps

helps noun

/hɛlps/

Action given to provide assistance; aid.

"I need some help with my homework."

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grandmother noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/

A mother of someone's parent.

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

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including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

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genus noun

/ˈdʒiːnəs/

A rank in the classification of organisms, below family and above species; a taxon at that rank.

"All magnolias belong to the genus Magnolia."

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garden noun

/ˈɡɑːdn̩/ /-n̩/

An outdoor area containing one or more types of plants, usually plants grown for food or ornamental purposes.

"a vegetable garden  a flower garden"

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plants noun

/plɑːnts/ /plænts/

An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.

"The garden had a couple of trees, and a cluster of colourful plants around the border."

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aromatic noun

/æ.ɹəˈmæt.ɪk/

A fragrant plant or spice added to a dish to flavour it.

"Grandma used a generous amount of aromatic in her famous spaghetti sauce. "

Illustration tarragon

tarragon noun

/ˈtæɹəɡən/ /ˈtæɹəɡɑn/

A perennial herb, the wormwood species Artemisia dracunculus, from Europe and parts of Asia.

"The chef added a sprig of tarragon to the chicken salad for a subtle anise flavor. "

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sagebrush noun

/ˈseɪd͡ʒˌbɹʌʃ/

Any of several North American aromatic shrubs of the genus Artemisia, having silvery-grey, green leaves.

"The hikers wore sturdy boots to navigate the sagebrush-covered hills. "

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digestion noun

/daɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

The process, in the gastrointestinal tract, by which food is converted into substances that can be utilized by the body.

"Proper digestion is important for getting enough energy for school. "

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flowering verb

/ˈflaʊərɪŋ/ /ˈflaʊərɪŋ/

To put forth blooms.

"This plant flowers in June."

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wormwood noun

/ˈwə(ɹ)m.wʊd/

An intensely bitter herb (Artemisia absinthium and similar plants in genus Artemisia) used in medicine, in the production of absinthe and vermouth, and as a tonic.

"The herbalist added a pinch of dried wormwood to the tea, knowing its bitterness would help settle the upset stomach. "