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absinthes

/ˈæbsɪnθs/ /ˈæbsɪnθz/

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

Examples :

"The herbalist cultivated rows of Artemisia absinthium, planning to extract absinthes for use in traditional medicines and the flavoring of spirits. "
plant drink substance

Related Words

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graduating verb

/ˈɡrædʒueɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪŋ/

To be recognized by a school or university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.

"The man graduated in 1967."

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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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flavoring verb

/ˈfleɪvərɪŋ/ /ˈfleɪvərɪn/

To add flavoring to something.

"To make the stew more flavorful, I'll flavoring it with some oregano. "

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bitterness noun

/ˈbɪtənəs/

The quality of having a bitter taste.

"The lemon had a noticeable bitterness. "

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cultivated verb

/ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪd/

To grow plants, notably crops

"Most farmers in this region cultivate maize."

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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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different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

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distilled verb

/dɪˈstɪld/

To subject to distillation.

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

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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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alcoholic noun

/ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɔlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɑlɪk/

A person addicted to alcohol.

"After years of struggling with addiction, he finally admitted he was an alcoholic and sought help. "

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traditional noun

/tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/

A person with traditional beliefs.

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