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      Absinthe

      /ˈæb.sɪnθ/

      Meaning & Definition

      noun
      A highly alcoholic spirit made from the distillation of herbs, particularly wormwood, anise, and fennel, often associated with a green color and historically known for its alleged hallucinogenic properties.
      He poured himself a glass of absinthe, admiring its rich green color.
      A drink made with absinthe, often mixed with water and sugar, that forms a cloudy emulsion.
      They enjoyed their absinthe ritual, carefully dripping water over the sugar cube.
      Any of various similar herbal liqueurs.
      The bar offered a selection of absinthes from different regions of Europe.

      Etymology

      Late Latin 'absinthium' from Greek 'apsinthion', referring to wormwood.

      Common Phrases and Expressions

      Green Fairy:
      A nickname for absinthe, referring to its color and mythical associations.
      Absinthe drip:
      A method of preparing absinthe by dripping water over a sugar cube.
      La Fée Verte:
      French for 'The Green Fairy', a term for absinthe.

      Related Words

      wormwood
      A herb used in the production of absinthe, known for its bitter taste.
      anise
      A spice that is often used to flavor absinthe.

      Slang Meanings

      The Green Fairy
      After a few shots of the Green Fairy, the night took a wild turn.
      La Fée Verte
      They toasted to La Fée Verte before diving into artistic discussions.