ABSINTHE


Meaning of ABSINTHE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ noun ]

also ab·sinth ˈab-(ˌ)sin(t)th

Etymology: French absinthe, from Latin absinthium, from Greek apsinthion

Date: 1612

1. : wormwood 1

2. : a green liqueur which is flavored with wormwood, anise, and other aromatic herbs and commercial production of which is banned in many countries for health concerns

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