Absinthe: meaning, definitions and examples
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absinthe
[ หรฆb.sษฮธ ]
alcoholic beverage
Absinthe is a highly alcoholic spirit distilled from herbs, particularly wormwood, anise, and fennel. It is traditionally green in color and is known for its strong and distinctive flavor. Absinthe has a historical association with bohemian culture and was banned in several countries during the early 20th century due to its allegedly hallucinogenic properties.
Synonyms
anise-flavored spirit, spirituous liquor, wormwood
Examples of usage
- He poured a glass of absinthe at the bar.
- The artist was inspired by absinthe's reputation in the 19th century.
- She enjoyed the ritual of preparing absinthe with sugar and water.
- Absinthe was once popular among writers and artists in Paris.
Translations
Translations of the word "absinthe" in other languages:
๐ต๐น absinto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฌเฅเคธเคฟเคเคฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Absinth
๐ฎ๐ฉ absinth
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะฑัะตะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ absynt
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใใตใณ
๐ซ๐ท absinthe
๐ช๐ธ absenta
๐น๐ท absent
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ ํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุจุณูุช
๐จ๐ฟ absinth
๐ธ๐ฐ absinth
๐จ๐ณ ่ฆ่พ้
๐ธ๐ฎ absinth
๐ฎ๐ธ absinth
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะฑัะตะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ absent
๐ฒ๐ฝ absenta
Word origin
The word 'absinthe' comes from the Latin 'absinthium', which is derived from the Greek 'apsinthion', referring to the plant wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) used in its production. Absinthe gained popularity in the late 19th century, particularly in France, where it became associated with the artistic and literary movements of the time. Artists and writers such as Vincent van Gogh and Oscar Wilde were known to consume absinthe. The drink's popularity was partly due to its purported psychoactive effects, leading to a cultural fascination with it. However, the high alcohol content and the presence of thujone (a compound found in wormwood) led to fears of addiction and hallucinations, resulting in its prohibition in several countries. Following a reevaluation of its effects and the removal of thujone from many absinthe formulations, the drink has experienced a revival and is now legal in many places around the world.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,304 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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