ABSINTHE


Meaning of ABSINTHE in English

n.

Variant: also ab · sinth

Pronunciation: ' ab-( ˌ )sin(t)th

Function: noun

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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