Spanish

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Etymology

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Inherited from Latin absinthium, from Ancient Greek ἀψίνθιον (apsínthion). Doublet of absintio.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /aˈxenxo/ [aˈxẽŋ.xo]
  • Audio (Venezuela):(file)
  • Rhymes: -enxo
  • Syllabification: a‧jen‧jo

Noun

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ajenjo m (plural ajenjos)

  1. wormwood
    Synonyms: artemisa, alosna, absintio
  2. absinthe
    Synonym: absenta

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