absinths
n. C1 Advanced ab·sinths
n. a strong green spirit made from herbs and wormwood. It was very popular in the past but was banned in many places because of its high alcohol content.
n. a highly alcoholic spirit distilled from a mixture of herbs, including wormwood, and typically dyed green. Historically associated with the Belle Époque and often subject to legal restrictions due to its high alcohol content.
The bartender served a small glass of absinths.
During the 19th century, absinths became a symbol of the bohemian lifestyle in Parisian cafés.
While once banned in many countries for its hallucinogenic reputation, modern absinths are now produced with regulated levels of thujone to ensure they are safe for consumption.