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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

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 bitter flavor of wormwood is joined by intense orange peel, a green and floral oregano blossom, floating over a deep, raisiny sweetness.

From Salon • Nov. 4, 2021

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

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2021

‘I added more wormwood, and checked with Saeunn. The masking charm should work. The bear won’t sense the Nanuak.’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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