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wormwood — [wʉrm′wood΄] n. [ME wormwode, altered by folk etym. (infl. by worm,WORM + wode,WOOD1: from use as a vermifuge) < wermode < OE wermod, akin to Ger wermut (> Fr vermout, vermouth)] 1. any of a number of strong smelling plants (genus… … English World dictionary
Wormwood — The essence of absinthe, an emerald green liqueur flavored with extracts of the wormwood plant, licorice and aromatic flavorings in a alcohol base. Absinthe was manufactured, commercialized and popularized in France in the late 1700s by Henri… … Medical dictionary
Wormwood — Worm wood, n. [AS. werm?d, akin to OHG. wermuota, wormuota, G. wermuth, wermut; of uncertain origin.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Bot.) A composite plant ({Artemisia Absinthium}), having a bitter and slightly aromatic taste, formerly used as a tonic and a … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Wormwood hare — Wormwood Worm wood, n. [AS. werm?d, akin to OHG. wermuota, wormuota, G. wermuth, wermut; of uncertain origin.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Bot.) A composite plant ({Artemisia Absinthium}), having a bitter and slightly aromatic taste, formerly used as a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
oil — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) I n. grease (see oil); oil paint (see painting). v. lubricate, grease (See oil); placate, flatter. See flattery, smoothness, servility. II Friction reducing fluid Nouns … English dictionary for students
oil — An inflammable liquid, of fatty consistency and unctuous feel, which is insoluble in water, soluble or insoluble in alcohol, and freely soluble in ether. Oils are variously classified as animal … Medical dictionary
wormwood — noun Etymology: Middle English wormwode, alteration of wermode, from Old English wermōd; akin to Old High German wermuota wormwood Date: 15th century 1. artemisia; especially a European plant (Artemisia absinthium) that has silvery silky haired… … New Collegiate Dictionary
wormwood — n. woody herbaceous plant which yields a bitter oil; something bitter … English contemporary dictionary
absinthe oil — noun a dark bitter oil obtained from wormwood leaves; flavors absinthe liqueurs • Syn: ↑wormwood oil • Hypernyms: ↑essential oil, ↑volatile oil * * * noun : wormwood oil … Useful english dictionary
essential oil — noun an oil having the odor or flavor of the plant from which it comes; used in perfume and flavorings • Syn: ↑volatile oil • Hypernyms: ↑oil • Hyponyms: ↑ilang ilang, ↑bitter almond oil, ↑attar, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
