ABSINTH


Meaning of ABSINTH in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈæbsɪnθ ]

n. 1 a shrubby plant, Atemisia absinthium, or its essence. Also called WORMWOOD. 2 (usu. absinthe) a green aniseed-flavoured potent liqueur based on wormwood and turning milky when water is added. [F absinthe f. L absinthium f. Gk apsinthion]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.