Synonyms for

Wormwood

Verb / ˈwɜ:ˌmwʊd / Another word for wormwood — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Wormwood is a bitter-tasting plant that is commonly used in herbal medicine and as a flavoring in alcoholic beverages.

Synonyms & similar words

absinthe bitterwort absinthium harnesswort mugwort southernwood tarragon vermouth vervain woodworm absinth artemisia bitterwood sagebrush

Example sentences

  1. The wormwood plant has a very bitter taste.
  2. I added a pinch of wormwood to my cocktail for a unique flavor.
  3. Wormwood is often used in traditional herbal medicine.
  4. The leaves of the wormwood plant have a grayish-green color.
  5. I planted some wormwood in my garden to attract butterflies.

Quotes

  • "Wormwood, wormwood, wormwood!" - William Shakespeare
  • "I am the bitterness of wormwood." - Sylvia Plath
  • "Wormwood and gall, the commonest of poisons." - William Shakespeare

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