Where does “absinthium” come from?
absinthium (English) comes from Latin absinthium, from Ancient Greek ἀψίνθιον — wormwood; vermouth, wine spiced by wormwood.
absinthium (English): common wormwood (Artemisia absinthium), an intensely bitter herb used in the production of absinthe and vermouth, and as a tonic
Definitions
- common wormwood (Artemisia absinthium), an intensely bitter herb used in the production of absinthe and vermouth, and as a tonic
Ancestry of “absinthium”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | absinthium | wormwood; an infusion of wormwood sometimes... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἀψίνθιον | wormwood; vermouth, wine spiced by wormwood |