Mugwort \Mug"wort`\, n. [AS. mucgwyrt. Cf. {Midge}.] (Bot.) A somewhat aromatic composite weed ({Artemisia vulgaris}), at one time used medicinally; -- called also {motherwort}.
Artemisia vulgaris n : European tufted aromatic perennial herb having hairy red or purple stems and dark green leaves downy white below and red-brown florets [syn: {common mugwort}]