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artemisia

[ ahr-tuh-miz-ee-uh, -mizh-, -mish- ]

noun

  1. any of several composite plants of the genus Artemisia, having aromatic foliage and small disk flowers, including the sagebrush, wormwood, and mugwort.


artemisia

/ ˌɑːtɪˈmiːzɪə /

noun

  1. any herbaceous perennial plant of the genus Artemisia, of the N hemisphere, such as mugwort, sagebrush, and wormwood: family Asteraceae (composites)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of artemisia1

1350–1400; Middle English: mugwort < Latin < Greek, equivalent to Ártemis Artemis + -ia -ia
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Word History and Origins

Origin of artemisia1

C14: via Latin from Greek, probably from Artemis
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Example Sentences

Here is the sepulchre of Mausolus, one of the seven wonders of the world;160 Artemisia erected it, in honour of her husband.

The only subject of doubt was whether the attacking ship was really that of Artemisia.

He did so, and then, before coming to a final decision, he determined to confer with Artemisia.

Yet, though she openly disapproved of the battle, Artemisia behaved most gallantly throughout.

Xerxes, from an elevated post on shore, saw the disgraceful flight of his own navy, together with the bravery of Artemisia.

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