southernwood
a woody-stemmed wormwood, Artemisia abrotanum, of southern Europe, having aromatic, finely dissected leaves.
Origin of southernwood
1- Also called old man.
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How to use southernwood in a sentence
If fresh southernwood is added each time it passes through the linen, the composition will be improved.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence HartleyIf there was one thing he did hanker after, it was southernwood; but he couldn't see her grubbin' up things that way.
Narcissa, or the Road to Rome | Laura E. RichardsIt appeared that southernwood had been Mr. Green's favorite plant from his cradle, as one might say.
Narcissa, or the Road to Rome | Laura E. RichardsHe could have a piece off the root, just as well as not; only she didn't s'pose he cared for such common doin's as southernwood.
Narcissa, or the Road to Rome | Laura E. RichardsThe Erba Bianca is a plant like southernwood, presenting a curious hoar-frosted appearance as its leaves are stirred by the wind.
British Dictionary definitions for southernwood
/ (ˈsʌðənˌwʊd) /
an aromatic shrubby wormwood, Artemisia abrotanum, of S Europe, having finely dissected leaves and small drooping heads of yellowish flowers: Also called: old man, lad's love
Origin of southernwood
1Collins 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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