WORMWOOD

an aromatic extract obtained from Artemisia absinthium, a composite; used in preparation of absinthe and as a tonic. lor under Elizabeth and Catherine II. His nephew, ALEXANDER ROMANOVICH (1741-1805), was amba ador and afterwards imperial chancellor. Another. nephew, SEMEN RoMmANovIcH (1744— 1832), was amba ador in London; and 1856), was a brilliant soldier and succesta! administrator of southern provCes. W.), town, W. Riding, Yorkshire, England; iron and steel-works; coilieries. Pop. 13,000.