absinthiated
|ab-sinth-i-at-ed|
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/æbˈsɪnθiˌeɪtɪd/
(absinthiate)
flavor with absinthe
Etymology
Etymology Information
'absinthiated' originates from the word 'absinthe,' which comes from the Latin 'absinthium,' meaning 'wormwood.'
Historical Evolution
'absinthium' transformed into the French word 'absinthe,' and eventually became the modern English word 'absinthe,' from which 'absinthiated' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the plant 'wormwood,' but over time it evolved to refer to the alcoholic beverage and its effects.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
affected by or infused with absinthe.
The artist's absinthiated state led to a night of surreal creativity.
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Last updated: 2025/04/07 10:51