absinthiana

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noun

The accoutrements surrounding the drink absinthe and its preparation, such as special glasses and carafes.

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Meanings

nounabsinthiana pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlyThe accoutrements surrounding the drink absinthe and its preparation, such as special glasses and carafes.

    He left the makeshift absinthiana on the counter and took the drink to the kitchen table, holding a paring knife in his left hand.

    2016, Jonathan Moore, The Poison Artist, →ISBN
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    Please note that although absinthe drips, spoons, and other specialized equipment are often used to prepare the drink, we're demystifying our recipes by keeping them free of such absinthiana, lovely though it is.

    2015, Sean Muldoon, Jack McGarry, Ben Schaffer, The Dead Rabbit Drinks Manual, →ISBN

Origin

From absinthe + -iana.

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APA

absinthiana. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/absinthiana

MLA

“absinthiana.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/absinthiana. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “absinthiana,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/absinthiana.

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