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How to pronounce “absinthe”

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Pronunciation guide for absinthe

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of absinthe with real speech in context.
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6 YouTube examples
Real speech example
How we became sistersOr you're in Spain, sipping absinthe, and she is in Paris, writing.
Definition summary
The herb absinthium Artemisia absinthium (grande wormwood); essence of wormwood. [from 1350–1470][2]

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How to pronounce absinthe

How we became sisters

Or you're in Spain, sipping absinthe, and she is in Paris, writing.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “absinthe”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • The herb absinthium Artemisia absinthium (grande wormwood); essence of wormwood. [from 1350–1470][2]
  • (figurative) Bitterness; sorrow.[2] [from 1350–1470][2]
  • A distilled, highly alcoholic, anise-flavored liquor originally made from grande wormwood, anise, and other herbs. [from mid 19th c.][2]
  • A moderate yellow green. [from late 19th c.][2] absinthe green:
  • (US) Sagebrush.

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