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absinthe

/ˈæb.sænθ/ /ˈæb.sæ̃θ/

Meanings
noun
The herb absinthium Artemisia absinthium (grande wormwood); essence of wormwood.

Examples :

"The herbalist explained that absinthe, derived from wormwood, is sometimes used in traditional medicines. "
drink plant

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artemisia noun

/ɑːtɪˈmɪzɪə/

Any of many aromatic flowering plants of the genus Artemisia, including wormwood, sagebrush, and tarragon.

"My grandmother uses artemisia from her garden to make a tea that she says helps with digestion. "

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bitterness noun

/ˈbɪtənəs/

The quality of having a bitter taste.

"The lemon had a noticeable bitterness. "

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opportunity noun

/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tɪ/ /ˌɑpɚˈtunəti/

A chance for advancement, progress or profit.

"The scholarship offered a valuable opportunity for students to pursue higher education. "

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atmosphere noun

/ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/

The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.

"The atmosphere was thick with the smell of popcorn, as the kids gathered for the movie night. "

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originally adverb

/əˈɹɪdʒnəli/

As it was in the beginning.

"Originally, this paper was white, but over the years it has yellowed with age."

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distilled verb

/dɪˈstɪld/

To subject to distillation.

"The scientist distilled the seawater to obtain pure water. "

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championship noun

/ˈtʃæmpi.ənʃɪp/

A competition to determine a champion, especially the final of a series of competitions.

"The school's basketball team won the championship this year. "

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sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

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herbalist noun

/ˈhɜːrbəlɪst/ /ˈɜːrbəlɪst/

A person who treats diseases by means of medicinal herbs.

"The herbalist suggested a chamomile tea to help me relax and sleep better. "

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medicines noun

/ˈmɛdɪsɪnz/ /ˈmɛdsɪnz/

A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way.

"When I have a cold, I take medicines to help me feel better. "

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explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

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traditional noun

/tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/

A person with traditional beliefs.

"My grandmother is a traditional, believing strongly in family values. "