What is another word for Absinthium?

Pronunciation: [ɐbsˈɪnθi͡əm] (IPA)

Absinthium is the scientific name for wormwood, a perennial plant that belongs to the family of Asteraceae. This plant is known for its bitter taste and strong aroma, which has been used for medicinal and culinary purposes for centuries. There are numerous synonyms for Absinthium, including Artemisia absinthium, green ginger, old man, absinthe, and absinthe wormwood. Wormwood is commonly used in herbal medicine as a tonic for the digestive system and it is also an ingredient in herbal teas and alcoholic beverages. It remains a popular ingredient in spirits such as absinthe and vermouth, each, in turn, creating their own distinct profile thanks in part to Absinthium's contribution to the aroma and flavor.

What are the hypernyms for Absinthium?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Absinthium

The Mugwort, as an allied Wormwood of the same genus, is taller and more slender than the Absinthium, and is distinguished by being scentless, its leaves being green above, and white below.
"Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure"
William Thomas Fernie
What is the good of coal when the bare and arid soil of Apcheron, which grows only the Pontic Absinthium, is so rich in mineral oil?
"The Adventures of a Special Correspondent"
Jules Verne

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