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artemisia

/ahr-tuh-miz-ee-uh, -mizh-, -mish-/US // ˌɑr təˈmɪz i ə, -ˈmɪʒ-, -ˈmɪʃ- //UK // (ˌɑːtɪˈmiːzɪə) //

蒿草,蒿子,青蒿,蒿目

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : any of several composite plants of the genus Artemisia, having aromatic foliage and small disk flowers, including the sagebrush, wormwood, and mugwort.

Examples

  • 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.