absinthium
n. C2 Proficiency ab·sinthi·um
n. a plant with small green leaves that grows in Europe. It is famous for being the main ingredient in the green drink called absinthe.
n. a tall, aromatic plant of the daisy family, native to southern Europe, whose leaves are used to produce absinthe. Often used in historical or botanical contexts.
The leaves of the absinthium plant are very bitter.
Historical records show that the absinthium plant was once grown in many parts of the French countryside.
The chemical composition of absinthium includes several volatile oils, which contribute to the distinctive flavor profile of the spirit it produces.
From Middle English absinthium, from Latin absinthium, from Ancient Greek ἀψίνθιον (apsínthion). Doublet of absinthe.