Associations to the word «Absinthe»

Pictures for the word «Absinthe»

Wiktionary

ABSINTHE, noun. The herb absinthium Artemisia absinthium, (grande wormwood); essence of wormwood. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
ABSINTHE, noun. (figurative) Bitterness; sorrow. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
ABSINTHE, noun. (alcohol): A distilled, highly alcoholic, anise-flavored liquor originally made from grande wormwood, anise, and other herbs. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
ABSINTHE, noun. A moderate yellow green; absinthe green. [First attested in the late 19th century.] absinthe green colour:    
ABSINTHE, noun. (US) Sagebrush
ABSINTHE GREEN, noun. A moderate yellow green; absinthe green. absinthe green colour:    
ABSINTHE OIL, noun. A dark green narcotic oil derived from wormwood and used in liqueurs; wormwood oil.
ABSINTHE YELLOW, noun. A grayish, greenish yellow.

Dictionary definition

ABSINTHE, noun. Aromatic herb of temperate Eurasia and North Africa having a bitter taste used in making the liqueur absinthe.
ABSINTHE, noun. Strong green liqueur flavored with wormwood and anise.

Wise words

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