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wormwood in Greek

wormwood in Greek is αψιθιά, αρτεμισία, χολή — wormwood means a very bitter herb used in medicine and in making absinthe and vermouth.

wormwood in Greek

αψιθιά
noun
Pronounced: apsithia
An intensely bitter herb (Artemisia absinthium and similar plants in genus Artemisia) used in medicine, in the production of absinthe and vermouth, and as a tonic.
αρτεμισία
noun
Pronounced: artemisia
An intensely bitter herb (Artemisia absinthium and similar plants in genus Artemisia) used in medicine, in the production of absinthe and vermouth, and as a tonic.
χολή
noun
Pronounced: choli
(figurative) Something that causes bitterness or affliction; a cause of mortification or vexation.

What does "wormwood" mean?

  1. noun A very bitter herb used in medicine and in making absinthe and vermouth.
    "Wormwood gives absinthe its distinctive bitter edge."
  2. noun Something that causes bitterness, grief, or resentment.
    "The betrayal was wormwood to her for years afterward."
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wormwood in a sentence

  • Wormwood gives absinthe its distinctive bitter edge.
  • The betrayal was wormwood to her for years afterward.

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What is "wormwood" in Greek?

"wormwood" in Greek is αψιθιά, αρτεμισία, χολή. wormwood means: A very bitter herb used in medicine and in making absinthe and vermouth.

How do you pronounce αψιθιά?

"wormwood" in Greek is αψιθιά, pronounced "apsithia".

How do you use "wormwood" in a sentence?

Example: "Wormwood gives absinthe its distinctive bitter edge." In Greek, "wormwood" is αψιθιά, αρτεμισία, χολή.

Are there other ways to say "wormwood" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "wormwood": αψιθιά, αρτεμισία, χολή.

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