Word
absinthic
Phoneticsab·sinth·ic
Definition
adj. relating to or containing absinthe, a strong green alcoholic drink. It is a very rare word used mostly in history or science.
adj. relating to or containing absinthe, a distilled spirit historically popular in Europe. Often used in historical or chemical contexts to describe the specific properties of the drink.
Examples
“The old recipe contains absinthic herbs.”
“Historians noted that the absinthic culture of the late nineteenth century was eventually suppressed due to health concerns.”
“The chemical analysis revealed that the absinthic compounds were responsible for the distinct green color and the hallucinogenic reputation of the drink during its peak popularity.”
Examples
simple
“The old recipe contains absinthic herbs.”
contextual
“Historians noted that the absinthic culture of the late nineteenth century was eventually suppressed due to health concerns.”
complex
“The chemical analysis revealed that the absinthic compounds were responsible for the distinct green color and the hallucinogenic reputation of the drink during its peak popularity.”
Etymology
From absinth + -ic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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