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absinthe

[ˈæbsɪnθ]

absinthe Definition

a green alcoholic drink that is made with wormwood and other herbs, and is traditionally served with water and sugar.

Using absinthe: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "absinthe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He ordered a glass of absinthe at the bar.

  • Example

    Absinthe was banned in many countries for a long time due to its alleged hallucinogenic effects.

  • Example

    The bartender prepared the absinthe by pouring cold water over a sugar cube placed on a slotted spoon.

Phrases with absinthe

  • a nickname for absinthe, referring to its green color and alleged hallucinogenic effects

    Example

    He claimed he saw the green fairy after drinking absinthe.

  • la fée verte

    a French nickname for absinthe, meaning 'the green fairy'

    Example

    In the late 19th century, la fée verte became a popular drink among artists and writers in France.

  • a device used to prepare absinthe, consisting of a glass container filled with ice water and a spigot that drips water into the absinthe glass

    Example

    The absinthe fountain is a common sight in bars that serve absinthe.

Origins of absinthe

from French 'absinthe', from Latin 'absinthium', from Ancient Greek 'apsínthion'

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Summary: absinthe in Brief

Absinthe [ˈæbsɪnθ] is a green alcoholic drink made with wormwood and other herbs, traditionally served with water and sugar. It was banned in many countries for a long time due to its alleged hallucinogenic effects. Phrases like 'green fairy' and 'la fée verte' are nicknames for absinthe, while an 'absinthe fountain' is a device used to prepare it.

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