Definitions

1. noun

a bitter or strongly aromatic herb of the genus Artemisia, especially A. absinthium, used to flavour vermouth and absinthe.

“The bartender used wormwood to flavor the absinthe, giving it a unique taste.”

2. noun

in biblical and literary contexts, a symbol of bitterness, hatred, or sorrow.

“The prophet spoke of a time of wormwood and darkness, where the people suffered greatly.”

3. noun

a term used in alchemy to refer to a substance capable of dissolving and purifying other substances.

“The alchemist sought to discover the secret of wormwood, a mysterious substance said to have the power of purification.”

4. adjective

bitter or strongly aromatic, like the herb wormwood.

“The wormwood smell of the herb filled the air, overpowering all other scents.”

5. noun

a place or situation that is unpleasant or difficult to endure.

“The long wait in line was a wormwood experience, filled with frustration and disappointment.”