absinthe
4 synonyms for absinthe, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A strong, anise-flavoured spirit traditionally distilled with wormwood.
Synonyms
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Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
old man
absinth
lad's love
common wormwood
How to use absinthe
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a glass of absinthe
absinthe green
Etymology
From French absinthe, tracing to Latin absinthium and ultimately Greek apsinthion, meaning "wormwood," the plant originally used to flavour the drink.
Full origin of absinthe →Frequently asked questions
What does “absinthe” mean?
The word “absinthe” means a strong, anise-flavoured spirit traditionally distilled with wormwood. In plain terms, a potent green liqueur once rumoured to cause hallucinations, though that reputation is now considered largely myth.
How do you pronounce “absinthe”?
“Absinthe” is pronounced AB-sihnth (/ˈæb.sɪnθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “absinthe” in a sentence?
Here is “absinthe” used in a sentence: “Absinthe was famously popular among Parisian artists in the late 1800s.”
What part of speech is “absinthe”?
“Absinthe” is a noun.
Where does the word “absinthe” come from?
The word “absinthe” comes from Latin. From French absinthe, tracing to Latin absinthium and ultimately Greek apsinthion, meaning "wormwood," the plant originally used to flavour the drink.
How many meanings does “absinthe” have?
“Absinthe” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a strong, anise-flavoured spirit traditionally distilled with wormwood.
