definition of the word absinthium

From Latin absinthium < Ancient Greek ἀψίνθιον (apsinthion). The Ancient Greek word is of uncertain origin. May be from Persian اسپند (ispand), “‘wild rue’”). See also Absinthe on Wikipedia.

absinthium (uncountable)

1. (botany) The common wormwood (Artemisia absinthium), an intensely bitter herb used in the production of absinthe and vermouth, and as a tonic.

From Ancient Greek ἀψίνθιον (apsinthion).

absinthium (genitive absinthiī); n, second declension

1. wormwood
2. accusative singular of absinthium#Latin
3. vocative singular of absinthium#Latin

Second declension, neuter variation (2:N).

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