mugwort
noun
mug·wort
ˈməg-ˌwərt 
-wȯrt
1
: any of several artemisias
especially
: a Eurasian perennial herb (Artemisia vulgaris) that is naturalized in North America and has aromatic leaves used in folk medicine and to flavor beverages
2
: the leaves of a mugwort compare moxa
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As the sky turns purple-ish, Ellen cheerily serves foraged nettle and spinach soup; chanterelle, ricotta and sage ravioli; and a creamy take on the local dessert of blueberries with milk and sugar, washed down with schnapps infused with mugwort and dill.
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Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 June 2023
Since there are physical mugwort bits in the formula, take your time washing it off after your 10 to 15 minutes of relaxation are up.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 22 Feb. 2025
The calming formula is infused with an antioxidant-rich blend of mugwort, green tea, and panthenol to bring your skin back to a comfortable, irritation-free equilibrium.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 11 Feb. 2025
Soothing, herbal ingredients − like green tea and mugwort − are other staples for glass skin.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
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Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 June 2023
Since there are physical mugwort bits in the formula, take your time washing it off after your 10 to 15 minutes of relaxation are up.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 22 Feb. 2025
The calming formula is infused with an antioxidant-rich blend of mugwort, green tea, and panthenol to bring your skin back to a comfortable, irritation-free equilibrium.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 11 Feb. 2025
Soothing, herbal ingredients − like green tea and mugwort − are other staples for glass skin.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mugwort
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“Mugwort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mugwort. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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