absinthian
|ab-sin-thian|
/æbˈsɪnθiən/
bitter, wormwood-related
Etymology
'absinthian' originates from the word 'absinthe', which comes from the Latin 'absinthium', derived from the Greek 'apsinthion', meaning 'wormwood'.
'absinthium' transformed into the English word 'absinthe', and eventually the adjective form 'absinthian' was derived to describe characteristics related to absinthe.
Initially, it referred specifically to the plant 'wormwood', but over time it evolved to describe the characteristic bitterness associated with absinthe.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of absinthe, especially in terms of its bitter taste.
The drink had an absinthian flavor that lingered on the palate.
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Last updated: 2025/04/07 10:21