Meaning of the word absinthe in English

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absinthe

US /ˈæb.sæ̃θ/
UK /ˈæb.sæ̃θ/
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Noun

a potent green alcoholic drink made with wormwood and other aromatic herbs, popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Example:
The artist was known for his love of absinthe.
Drinking absinthe was a common practice among bohemian artists.