ABSINTH

absinth, absinthe

(noun) strong green liqueur flavored with wormwood and anise

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

absinth (countable and uncountable, plural absinths)

Alternative form of absinthe

Anagrams

• banisht

Source: Wiktionary


Ab"sinthe`, Ab"sinth`, n. Etym: [F. absinthe. See Absinthium.]

1. The plant absinthium or common wormwood.

2. A strong spirituous liqueur made from wormwood and brandy or alcohol.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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