How do you say "Absinthe" in French?

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Absinthe
How Do You Say "Absinthe"?

absinthe
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What is "Absinthe"?

‘Absinthe’ proper is a spirit based mainly on wormwood, and anise, but it also contains several other herbs. It was banned in the early 20th century for its alleged strong and addictive effect, due mainly to a compound in wormwood called ‘thujone’. Absinthe is again being manufactured and sold on a small scale.

Absinthe is traditionally served by pouring it into a glass over which a special spoon is suspended. A sugar lump is placed on the perforated spoon, and cold water is trickled through it to sweeten and dilute the absinthe. The water renders absinthe a milky green colour. Absinthe is also known as ‘la fée verte’ – the green fairy.

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Absinthe’ is pronounced ‘absinth’ in English. The French pronunciation given.
 
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