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Absinthe — is traditionally a distilled, highly alcoholic (45% 75% ABV) beverage. It is an anise flavored spirit derived from herbs, including the flowers and leaves of the herb Artemisia absinthium , also called wormwood. Absinthe has a characteristic… … Wikipedia
absinthe — or absinth [ab′sinth΄] n. [ME < OFr < L absinthium < Gr apsinthion] 1. wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) or its essence 2. a) a green, bitter, toxic liqueur made with wormwood oil and anise: now illegal in most countries b) a similar drink … English World dictionary
Absinthe in popular culture — The legacy of absinthe as a mysterious, addictive, and mind altering drink continues to this day. Though its psychoactive effects and chemical makeup are contested, its cultural impact is not. Absinthe has played a notable role in the fine art… … Wikipedia
Absinthe (spiritueux) — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Absinthe. Verre d absinthe et une cuillère à absinthe L absinthe est un ensemble de … Wikipédia en Français
Absinthe — Once a major medical hazard, absinthe is an emerald green liqueur flavored with extracts of the wormwood plant, licorice and aromatic flavorings in a alcohol base. Absinthe was manufactured, commercialized and popularized in France in the late… … Medical dictionary
Absinthe — Reservoirglas mit natürlich gefärbtem Absinth und Absinthlöffel Absinth, auch Absinthe oder Wermutspirituose genannt, ist ein alkoholisches Getränk, das traditionell aus Wermut, Anis, Fenchel sowie einer je nach Rezeptur unterschiedlichen Reihe… … Deutsch Wikipedia
absinthe — absinthial, absinthian, adj. /ab sinth/, n. 1. a green, aromatic liqueur that is 68 percent alcohol, is made with wormwood and other herbs, and has a bitter, licorice flavor: now banned in most Western countries. 2. wormwood (def. 2). Also,… … Universalium
absinthe — UK [ˈæbsɪnθ] / US noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms absinthe : singular absinthe plural absinthes a very strong green alcoholic drink with a bitter taste … English dictionary
absinthe — also absinth noun Etymology: French absinthe, from Latin absinthium, from Greek apsinthion Date: 1612 1. wormwood 1 2. a green liqueur which is flavored with wormwood, anise, and other aromatic herbs and commercial production of which is banned… … New Collegiate Dictionary
absinthe — [[t]æ̱bsɪnθ[/t]] N UNCOUNT Absinthe is a very strong alcoholic drink that is green and tastes bitter … English dictionary
