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absinthe

Syllabification: (ab·sinthe)

Pronunciation: /ˈabˌsinTH/

(also absinth)

Definition of absinthe

noun

1the shrub wormwood.
an essence made from this.

2a potent green aniseed-flavored liqueur that turns milky when water is added. Prepared from wormwood, it is now largely banned because of its toxicity.