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Absinthe: meaning, definitions and examples

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absinthe

 

[ หˆรฆb.sษ™ฮธ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น absinto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคฌเฅเคธเคฟเค‚เคฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Absinth

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ absinth

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฑัะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ absynt

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒ–ใ‚ตใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท absinthe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ absenta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท absent

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•—์‹ ํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุจุณู†ุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ absinth

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ absinth

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‹ฆ่‰พ้…’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ absinth

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ absinth

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฑัะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ‘แƒกแƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ absent

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ absenta

Etymology

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.