Definitions for absinthe
ˈæb sɪnθab·sinthe

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. common wormwood, absinthe, old man, lad's love, Artemisia absinthiumnoun

   aromatic herb of temperate Eurasia and North Africa having a bitter taste used in making the liqueur absinthe

2. absinth, absinthenoun

   strong green liqueur flavored with wormwood and anise

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. absinthenoun

   A distilled, highly alcoholic, anise-flavored liquor originally made from grande wormwood, anise, and other herbs.

2. absinthenoun

   The herb Artemisia absinthium (grande wormwood).

3. absinthenoun

   A moderate yellow green; absinthe green.

4. Etymology: * First attested in the 15th Century.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Absinthe

   Absinthe (, French: [apsɛ̃t] (listen)) is an anise-flavoured spirit derived from several plants, including the flowers and leaves of Artemisia absinthium ("grand wormwood"), together with green anise, sweet fennel, and other medicinal and culinary herbs. Historically described as a highly alcoholic spirit, it is 45–74% ABV or 90–148 proof US. Absinthe traditionally has a natural green color but may also be colorless. It is commonly referred to in historical literature as la fée verte ("the green fairy"). It is sometimes mistakenly referred to as a liqueur, but is not traditionally bottled with added sugar, so is classified as a spirit. Absinthe is traditionally bottled at a high level of alcohol by volume, but it is normally diluted with water before being consumed. Absinthe originated in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland in the late 18th century. It rose to great popularity as an alcoholic drink in late 19th- and early 20th-century France, particularly among Parisian artists and writers. The consumption of absinthe was opposed by social conservatives and prohibitionists, partly due to its association with bohemian culture. From Europe and the Americas, notable absinthe drinkers included Ernest Hemingway, James Joyce, Lewis Carroll, Charles Baudelaire, Paul Verlaine, Arthur Rimbaud, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Amedeo Modigliani, Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Oscar Wilde, Marcel Proust, Aleister Crowley, Erik Satie, Edgar Allan Poe, Lord Byron, and Alfred Jarry.Absinthe has often been portrayed as a dangerously addictive psychoactive drug and hallucinogen. The chemical compound thujone, which is present in the spirit in trace amounts, was blamed for its alleged harmful effects. By 1915, absinthe had been banned in the United States and in much of Europe, including France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, and Austria-Hungary, yet it has not been demonstrated to be any more dangerous than ordinary spirits. Recent studies have shown that absinthe's psychoactive properties (apart from those attributable to alcohol) have been exaggerated.A revival of absinthe began in the 1990s, following the adoption of modern European Union food and beverage laws that removed long-standing barriers to its production and sale. By the early 21st century, nearly 200 brands of absinthe were being produced in a dozen countries, most notably in France, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and the Czech Republic.

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1. absinthe

   Absinthe is a strong, green-colored alcoholic beverage that was originally produced in Switzerland. It is made from wormwood and other botanicals, and its high alcohol content and strong flavor led to it being considered both a recreational drink and a medicinal tonic. It is often diluted with water and sweetened before consumption, a process sometimes involving a specialized spoon to dissolve a sugar cube into the drink. Although it was banned in many countries in the early 20th century due to health concerns, it has experienced a resurgence in popularity in recent years.

2. absinthe

   Absinthe is a highly alcoholic, anise-flavored spirit derived from botanicals, including the flowers and leaves of Artemisia absinthium ("grand wormwood"), along with green anise, sweet fennel, and other medicinal and culinary herbs. Known for its distinctive green color, it originated in Switzerland and became popular in France in the late 19th to early 20th centuries, especially among artists and writers. Absinthe is often referred to as la fée verte ("the green fairy" in French) and its consumption is traditionally associated with a ritual involving water and sugar to balance its bitter taste.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Absinthenoun

   the plant absinthium or common wormwood

2. Absinthenoun

   a strong spirituous liqueur made from wormwood and brandy or alcohol

3. Etymology: [F. absinthe. See Absinthium.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Absinthe

   Absinthe is historically described as a distilled, highly alcoholic beverage. It is an anise-flavoured spirit derived from botanicals, including the flowers and leaves of Artemisia absinthium, together with green anise, sweet fennel, and other medicinal and culinary herbs. Absinthe traditionally has a natural green colour but may also be colourless. It is commonly referred to in historical literature as "la fée verte". Although it is sometimes mistakenly referred to as a liqueur, absinthe is not traditionally bottled with added sugar, and is therefore classified as a spirit. Absinthe is traditionally bottled at a high level of alcohol by volume, but is normally diluted with water prior to being consumed. Absinthe originated in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland in the late 18th century. It arose to great popularity as an alcoholic drink in late 19th- and early 20th-century France, particularly among Parisian artists and writers. Owing in part to its association with bohemian culture, the consumption of absinthe was opposed by social conservatives and prohibitionists. Ernest Hemingway, Charles Baudelaire, Paul Verlaine, Arthur Rimbaud, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Amedeo Modigliani, Vincent van Gogh, Oscar Wilde, Aleister Crowley, Erik Satie and Alfred Jarry were all known absinthe drinkers.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Absinthe

   An extract of absinthium and other bitter herbs, containing 60% alcohol. Prolonged ingestion causes nervousness, convulsions, trismus, amblyopia, optic neuritis, and mental deterioration. (Dorland, 27th ed)

The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon WurdzRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ABSINTHE

   From two Latin words, _ad_, and _sinistrum_, meaning "to the bad." If in doubt, try one. (Old adage, "Absinthe makes the jag last longer)."

Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Absinthe

   From the Greek apsnithion, wormwood.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of absinthe in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of absinthe in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=absinthe
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Absinthe
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absinthe
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absinthe
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=absinthe
7. ^ The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon Wurdz
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1989/pg1989-images.html#:~:text=absinthe
8. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=absinthe