Eastern and Central European spelling of absinthe. In common usage in Czech Republic, Germany, Holland and parts of Switzerland.

  Extrait d'Absinthe  1. A (usually) green distilled spirit of high alcohol content, with a main characteristic flavor derived from anise, wormwood and other botanicals.

A water-dispensing fountain designed specifically for providing a slow, steady drip of iced water into a glass of absinthe or pastis.

The condition of alcoholism and its attendant symptoms when specifically derived from the abuse of absinthe.  A fictitious syndrome created by the anti-absinthe and temperance movements in the 19th ce [..]

An artificial term. One who indulges in absinthe; and absinthe enthusiast.

An artificial term. A victim of absinthism (i.e. alcoholism). An absinthe "addict". Used by the anti-absinthe and temperance movements in the 19th century.

1. An archaic misspelling of absinthe. 2. Artificial or synthetic absinthe, made from steeped herbs and forgoing the distillation process.

A usually copper apparatus used for the distillation of liquids. A pot still. From the Arabic al ambiq, meaning “the still.”

A compound present in the volatile oils of anise, dill, fennel and star anise, among others.  Primarily responsible for the "licorice" flavor and the louche effect of absinthe.

A botanical ingredient. Seeds and roots are used in the maceration of absinthe before distillation.