absinthe

• 指一种用苦艾、茴香等草药酿制的高酒精度绿色烈酒，也可指用于酿制该酒的苦艾植物。

A noun referring to a strong, green liqueur flavored with wormwood and anise, or the aromatic herb from which it is derived.

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1. Aromatic herbB2formalscientific

   A fragrant herb native to temperate regions of Eurasia and North Africa, known for its bitter taste and used in the production of the liqueur absinthe.

   苦艾

   • The absinthe plant is often cultivated for its aromatic leaves.
   • In traditional medicine, absinthe herb was used as a digestive aid.
   • The bitter flavor of absinthe comes from the wormwood plant.

   同义词wormwood

2. Alcoholic liqueurB2formalculinary

   A potent green alcoholic beverage flavored with wormwood and anise, historically associated with bohemian culture.

   苦艾酒

   • He ordered a glass of absinthe at the bar.
   • Absinthe was banned in many countries in the early 20th century.
   • The traditional preparation of absinthe involves dripping water over a sugar cube.

   同义词absinth