absinthe — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
absinthe is used for these senses in English:
- absinthe The herb absinthium Artemisia absinthium (grande wormwood); essence of wormwood. [from 1350–1470]
- absinthe A distilled, highly alcoholic, anise-flavored liquor originally made from grande wormwood, anise, and other herbs. [from mid 19th c.]
- wormwood An intensely bitter herb (Artemisia absinthium and similar plants in genus Artemisia) used in medicine, in the production of absinthe and vermouth, and as a tonic.
absinthe — full definition
- noun A strong, anise-flavoured spirit traditionally distilled with wormwood.
- noun A pale yellow-green colour resembling the drink.
wormwood — full definition
- noun A very bitter herb used in medicine and in making absinthe and vermouth.
- noun Something that causes bitterness, grief, or resentment.