absinthium

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Synonyms: absinthism, absinthian, absinthin, absinthial, absinthic, absinthine

Antonyms: absinthism, absinthian, absinthin, absinthial, absinthic, absinthine

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|now|rare}} {{vern|common wormwood|Common wormwood}} ({{taxfmt|Artemisia absinthium|species}}), an [[intensely]] bitter herb used in the production of [[absinthe]] and [[vermouth]], and as a [[tonic]]. {{defdate|First attested around 1150 to 1350.}}<ref name=SOED>{{R:SOED5|page=9}}</ref>
2. The dried leaves and flowering tops of the [[wormwood]] plant.<ref>{{R:MW3 1976|page=5}}</ref>
3. [[absinthe oil]]

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