absinthe Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun aromatic herb of temperate Eurasia and North Africa having a bitter taste used in making the liqueur absinthe
    old man; Artemisia absinthium; common wormwood; lad's love.
  2. noun strong green liqueur flavored with wormwood and anise
    absinth.

WordNet

Ab"sinth`, Ab"sinthe` noun (Also<
  • Absinth
  • Absinthe
)
Etymology
F. absinthe. See Absinthium.
Definitions
  1. The plant absinthium or common wormwood.
  2. A strong spirituous liqueur made from wormwood and brandy or alcohol.

Webster 1913