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wormwood

[wurm-wood] / ˈwɜrmˌwʊd /


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Basil, mint, thyme, geraniums, marigolds, wormwood and citronella all add a little flair to your garden while also repelling pests such as wasps.

From Seattle Times Aug. 3, 2023

In the absence of absinthe, quite a few anise-based spirits that didn't contain wormwood grew in popularity, but never quite hit the mass appeal of absinthe.

From Salon Mar. 11, 2023

After adding dry vermouth and wormwood bitters, Muir shakes and strains the drink and garnishes it with a fir sprig.

From Washington Post Jan. 6, 2023

The field wormwood plants grow on one of the tiniest reserves in England in Brandon, Suffolk.

From BBC Feb. 3, 2021

“There’s a lot of wormwood in this. It’s quite a drink,” he said.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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