Any of several aromatic plants of the genus Artemisia,especially A. absinthium,native to Europe,yielding a bitter extract used in making absinthe and in flavoring certain wines.

• 蒿草一种蒿属的芳香植物，尤指原产于欧洲的洋艾，可提炼出一种用于酿制艾酒的苦汁和给某些酒类作调味。