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bulwaand

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Aromatic wild herb used in flavouring

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), a common aromatic perennial herb with silvery-green leaves, traditionally found wild and used in folk medicine and flavouring.

Example in use

Da bulwaand smel's reet strang.

Pronunciation

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/BOOL-wahnd/

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