absinth

/ˈæbsɪnθ/

Definitions

1. noun

a strong, bitter, and highly intoxicating liquor made from wormwood or other herbs, often used as a flavoring in cocktails.

“She ordered an absinth to spice up her evening.”

2. verb

to treat or flavor with absinth or wormwood

“The bartender absinthed the cocktail for a unique twist.”

Synonyms

  • pastis
  • wormwood

Antonyms

  • herbal-tea
  • non-intoxicant