absinthian

Definition

Of the nature of wormwood.

Etymology

From absinth + -ian.

Example Sentences

• "Tempering absinthian bitterness with sweets"
• "The dim cavernous light depressed him, and the fish gaping and staring sluggishly in the tanks of absinthian green […]"
• "The unfortunate dog will, dur- during ten minutes, have had an attack of intoxication and absinthian epilepsy ; but at the end of an hour he will have recovered completely."