Absinthe vs. Ouzo
Absinthenoun
The herb absinthium Artemisia absinthium (grande wormwood); essence of wormwood.
Absinthenoun
(figurative) Bitterness; sorrow.
Absinthenoun
A distilled, highly alcoholic, anise-flavored liquor originally made from grande wormwood, anise, and other herbs.
Absinthenoun
A moderate yellow green; absinthe green. 88c641
Absinthenoun
(US) Sagebrush.
Absinthenoun
aromatic herb of temperate Eurasia and North Africa having a bitter taste used in making the liqueur absinthe
Absinthenoun
strong green liqueur flavored with wormwood and anise
Absinthe
Absinthe (, French: [apsɛ̃t] (listen)) is historically described as a highly alcoholic spirit (45–74% ABV / 90–148 U.S. proof). It is an anise-flavoured spirit derived from plants, including the flowers and leaves of Artemisia absinthium (), together with green anise, sweet fennel, and other medicinal and culinary herbs.Absinthe traditionally has a natural green color but may also be colorless.
Ouzonoun
(uncountable) An anise-flavoured aperitif, originating in Greece.
Ouzonoun
(countable) A serving of this drink.
Ouzonoun
anise-flavored Greek liquor
Ouzonoun
a Greek aniseed-flavoured spirit.
Ouzo
Ouzo (Greek: ούζο, IPA: [ˈuzo]) is a dry anise-flavoured aperitif that is widely consumed in Greece and Cyprus. It is made from rectified spirits that have undergone a process of distillation and flavoring.
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