Absinthe

Pronunciation: /ˈæbsɪnθ/

Definitions of absinthe

noun a highly alcoholic anise-flavored spirit derived from botanicals including the flowers and leaves of Artemisia absinthium, commonly known as wormwood

Example Sentences

A1 I have never tried absinthe before.

A2 Absinthe is a strong alcoholic drink that is often green in color.

B1 Some people believe that absinthe has hallucinogenic properties.

B2 Absinthe was popular among artists and writers in the 19th century.

C1 Absinthe was banned in several countries due to its alleged harmful effects.

C2 The traditional way to drink absinthe involves dripping ice cold water over a sugar cube into the glass.

Examples of absinthe in a Sentence

formal Absinthe is a distilled spirit that is known for its high alcohol content and strong anise flavor.

informal I tried absinthe for the first time last night and it was surprisingly smooth.

slang Let's go grab some absinthe and have a wild night out!

figurative The artist's creativity flowed like absinthe, uninhibited and intense.

Grammatical Forms of absinthe

• plural: absinthes
• comparative: more absinthe
• superlative: most absinthe
• present tense: drink absinthe
• future tense: will drink absinthe
• perfect tense: have drunk absinthe
• continuous tense: are drinking absinthe
• singular: absinthe
• positive degree: absinthe
• infinitive: to drink absinthe
• gerund: drinking absinthe
• participle: drunk absinthe

Origin and Evolution of absinthe

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'absinthe' is derived from the Latin word 'absinthium' which was borrowed from the Greek word 'apsinthion'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'absinthe' has evolved from its Latin and Greek origins to become synonymous with a highly alcoholic spirit flavored with anise, fennel, and other herbs.