Absinthe (Noun)
Meaning 1
Aromatic herb of temperate Eurasia and North Africa having a bitter taste used in making the liqueur absinthe.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Strong green liqueur flavored with wormwood and anise.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The bartender carefully poured a small amount of absinthe into the glass, watching as the liquid turned cloudy with the addition of water.
- Many artists and writers of the 19th century credited absinthe with inspiring their most creative works.
- She had never tried absinthe before, but was eager to experience the infamous liqueur for herself.
- The ritual of preparing absinthe, with its intricate sugar cubes and slotted spoons, was almost as enjoyable as the drink itself.
- After a few too many glasses of absinthe, he began to feel a strange, disorienting sensation wash over him.