noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The herbalist added a pinch of dried wormwood to the tea, knowing its bitterness would help settle the upset stomach. " medicine plant drink substance biology food agriculture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Something that causes bitterness or affliction; a cause of mortification or vexation. Examples : "The constant bickering between my parents was pure wormwood to me during my childhood. " suffering emotion negative situation character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading