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absinthe

/ˈæb.sænθ/

Meanings
  • A strong liquor originally from Switzerland, made from wormwood, anise, and other botanicals.

    - "The green fairy, a nickname for absinthe, was a popular drink among the bohemian crowd in Paris in the late 19th century."
  • A highly potent distilled beverage made from Artemisia absinthium, commonly known as wormwood, and other herbs, especially anise and fennel.

    - "Absinthe was first produced in Couvet, Switzerland, in the late 18th century. It quickly gained popularity among soldiers and travelers, who appreciated its invigorating and hallucinogenic effects."

Synonyms

green fairy
Rhymes
Words rhyming with absinthe
mincemeat , peppermint , squashmint , thymemeal
Homophones
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  1. an absolute, a homophone for absolute, means complete or unconditional.


Variants
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absinth , absinthe , absinthes , absinths
Forms
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Absinthe comes in various forms, including the original green absinthe, which is made from wormwood and other herbs, and is characterized by its distinctive green color and its powerful and hallucinogenic effects. Other forms of absinthe include the clear or white absinthe, which is made from less bitter herbs and lacks the characteristic green color of the original absinthe, and the red absinthe, which is made from the same herbs as the green absinthe, but is flavored with red fruits, such as raspberries or cherries.


Etymology
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The word absinthe comes from the Latin word absinthium, which means wormwood. Wormwood is a plant that belongs to the daisy family, and it is native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia.


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  1. Artemisia absinthium: Artemisia absinthium, commonly known as wormwood, is a perennial plant belonging to the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia, and has been used for various medicinal, culinary, and cultural purposes since ancient times.


Culture
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Absinthe has a rich cultural history, particularly in Europe. It was popular among artists, writers, and intellectuals, who appreciated its stimulating and hallucinogenic effects. Absinthe was also associated with the decadent and hedonistic lifestyles of the Parisian bohemian crowd in the late 19th century.

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