absinthism

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How do you pronounce absinthism?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæb.sənˌθɪz.m̩/.

What does absinthism mean?

The condition of being poisoned by the excessive use of absinthe.

Where does absinthism come from?

Etymology tree Ancient Greek ἀψίνθιον (apsínthion)bor. Latin absinthiumder. Middle French absintheder. English absinthe Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íd͏̌d͏̌ō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *-mós Ancient Greek -μός (-mós) Ancient Greek -ισμός (-ismós)der. English -ism English absinthism From absinthe + -ism.

How to pronounce absinthism

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