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)

Word History and Origins

Origin of artemisia¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of artemisia¹

C14: via Latin from Greek, probably from Artemis

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.

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

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

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

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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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