absinthian

absinthian
index bitter (acrid tasting)

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  • Absinthian — Ab*sin thi*an, n. Of the nature of wormwood. Absinthian bitterness. T. Randolph. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • absinthian — adjective Of the nature of wormwood …   Wiktionary

  • absinthian — …   Useful english dictionary

  • Absinthial — Ab*sin thi*al ([a^]b*s[i^]n th[i^]*al), a. Of or pertaining to wormwood; absinthian. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • absinthe — absinthial, absinthian, adj. /ab sinth/, n. 1. a green, aromatic liqueur that is 68 percent alcohol, is made with wormwood and other herbs, and has a bitter, licorice flavor: now banned in most Western countries. 2. wormwood (def. 2). Also,… …   Universalium

  • absinthial — adjective Of or pertaining to wormwood; absinthian …   Wiktionary

  • Micah Ballard — is a poet born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on September 23, 1975. Since 1999 he has lived in San Francisco with his wife, poet Sunnylyn Thibodeaux. Under the imprints Auguste Press and Lew Gallery Editions they have printed over 30 books by various …   Wikipedia

  • bitter — I (acrid tasting) adjective absinthal, absinthian, acerbate, acerbic, acerbus, acid, acidulous, acidus, acrid, asper, biting, caustic, cutting, disagreeable, distasteful, pungent, sharp, sour, soured, sourish, tart, unappetizing, unpalatable,… …   Law dictionary

  • absinthe — /ˈæbsɪnθ/ (say absinth) noun 1. a strong, bitter, green coloured, aromatic liqueur made with wormwood, anise, and other herbs, having a pronounced licorice flavour. 2. → wormwood (def. 2). Also, absinth. {French, from Latin absinthium, from Greek …  

  • bitter — [adj1] pungent, sharp absinthal, absinthian, acerb, acerbic, acid, acrid, amaroidal, astringent, harsh, sour, tart, unsweetened, vinegary; concept 613 Ant. bland, mild, pleasant, sweet bitter [adj2] hostile, nasty acrimonious, alienated,… …   New thesaurus

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