Meaning of absinthe in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈæbˌsɪnθ/

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  1. Noun

    absinthe

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from French absinthe, via Latin from Greek apsinthion‘wormwood’

    Definitions

    1. aromatic herb of temperate Eurasia and North Africa having a bitter taste used in making the liqueur absinthe
  2. 2. strong green liqueur flavored with wormwood and anise

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