noun
absinthe
AB-sihnth
Absinthe (noun) means a strong, anise-flavoured spirit traditionally distilled with wormwood. Example: “Absinthe was famously popular among Parisian artists in the late 1800s.”
noun
1
A strong, anise-flavoured spirit traditionally distilled with wormwood.
"Absinthe was famously popular among Parisian artists in the late 1800s."
2
A pale yellow-green colour resembling the drink.
"The walls were painted a soft absinthe."
How to use absinthe
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA potent green liqueur once rumoured to cause hallucinations, though that reputation is now considered largely myth.
Common pairings
a glass of absinthe
absinthe green
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Word forms
- Plural
- absinthes
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Etymology
From French absinthe, tracing to Latin absinthium and ultimately Greek apsinthion, meaning "wormwood," the plant originally used to flavour the drink.
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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.
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