Absinthium

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Absinthium

Absinthium (pronounced: ab-sin-thi-um) is a term derived from the Latin word "absinthium" and the Greek word "apsinthion", both meaning "wormwood". It is commonly used to refer to the plant species Artemisia absinthium, also known as wormwood, which is a key ingredient in the spirit absinthe.

Etymology

The term "Absinthium" is derived from the Latin "absinthium" and the Greek "apsinthion", both of which translate to "wormwood". The plant was named for its bitter taste, with the Greek word "apsinthion" meaning "undrinkable".

Pronunciation

The term "Absinthium" is pronounced as ab-sin-thi-um.

Related Terms

  • Artemisia: A large, diverse genus of plants with between 200 and 400 species belonging to the daisy family Asteraceae.
  • Absinthe: A distilled, highly alcoholic beverage. It is an anise-flavoured spirit derived from botanicals, including the flowers and leaves of Artemisia absinthium.
  • Wormwood: A common name for several species of Artemisia, especially Artemisia absinthium.

See Also

  • Thujone: A chemical compound found in a number of plants such as Artemisia absinthium. It is best known as a component of the spirit absinthe.

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