Meaning
absinthe; wormwood
- A strong herbal liqueur made with wormwood and other botanicals.
- The wormwood plant itself (Artemisia absinthium).
In a sentence
Hanno ordinato un bicchiere di assenzio al bar storico.
They ordered a glass of absinthe at the historic bar.
L'assenzio è noto per il suo sapore amaro e forte.
Absinthe is known for its strong, bitter taste.
Non tutti amano il profumo intenso dell'assenzio.
Not everyone likes the intense scent of wormwood.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| assenzio | masculine · singular |
| assenzi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often refers specifically to the green alcoholic spirit popular with 19th-century artists.