ABSINTH


Meaning of ABSINTH in English

[ 'absɪnθ ]

■ noun

1》 the shrub wormwood.

2》 (usu. ~e ) a green aniseed-flavoured liqueur formerly made with wormwood.

Origin

ME: from Fr. ~e , via L. from Gk apsinthion 'wormwood'.

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