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artemisia

|ar-te-mi-sia|

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/ˌɑːrtəˈmiːziə/

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/ˌɑːtɪˈmiːziə/

aromatic plant

Etymology
Etymology Information

'artemisia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'artemisia,' named after the goddess Artemis, where 'artemisia' referred to plants associated with her.

Historical Evolution

'artemisia' changed from the Greek word 'artemisia' and eventually became the modern English word 'artemisia'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to plants associated with the goddess Artemis, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a genus of aromatic plants in the daisy family, known for their medicinal and culinary uses.

Artemisia is often used in traditional medicine for its healing properties.

Synonyms

Noun 2

a plant of the genus Artemisia, such as wormwood or mugwort.

The artemisia plant is known for its strong aroma.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/04/12 18:04