artemisia

[ ahr-tuh-miz-ee-uh, -mizh-, -mish- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

any of several composite plants of the genus Artemisia, having aromatic foliage and small disk flowers, including the sagebrush, wormwood, and mugwort.

artemisia

/ ˌɑːtɪˈmiːzɪə /

any herbaceous perennial plant of the genus Artemisia, of the N hemisphere, such as mugwort, sagebrush, and wormwood: family Asteraceae (composites)

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

C14: via Latin from Greek, probably from Artemis

Here is the sepulchre of Mausolus, one of the seven wonders of the world;160 Artemisia erected it, in honour of her husband.

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

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

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

Xerxes, from an elevated post on shore, saw the disgraceful flight of his own navy, together with the bravery of Artemisia.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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