absinthium

The story

1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἀψίνθιον
2. Latin · derived fromabsinthium
3. Middle English · inherited fromabsinthium
4. English todayabsinthium

From Middle English absinthium, from Latin absinthium, from Ancient Greek ἀψίνθιον (apsínthion). Doublet of absinthe.

Words from the same roots

First known use, by meaning

• First attested around 1150 to 1350. Common wormwood (Artemisia absinthium), an intensely bitter herb used in the production of absinthe and vermouth, and as a tonic.