absinthium
|ab-sin-thium|
C2
/æbˈsɪnθiəm/
bitter plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'absinthium' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'absinthium', where 'absinthium' referred to the plant wormwood.
Historical Evolution
'absinthium' was borrowed from Latin 'absinthium', which was derived from the Greek word 'apsinthion'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'wormwood', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a plant of the genus Artemisia, commonly known as wormwood, used in the production of absinthe.
The absinthium plant is known for its bitter taste and aromatic properties.
Synonyms
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