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WORMWOOD OIL
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Dictionary entry overview: What does wormwood oil mean?
• WORMWOOD OIL (noun)
The noun WORMWOOD OIL has 1 sense:
1. a dark bitter oil obtained from wormwood leaves; flavors absinthe liqueurs
Familiarity information: WORMWOOD OIL used as a noun is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
A dark bitter oil obtained from wormwood leaves; flavors absinthe liqueurs
Classified under:
Nouns denoting substances
Synonyms:
absinthe oil; wormwood oil
Hypernyms ("wormwood oil" is a kind of...):
essential oil; volatile oil (an oil having the odor or flavor of the plant from which it comes; used in perfume and flavorings)
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