Pastis vs. Absinthe

Pastis vs. Absinthe — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Pastis and Absinthe

Pastisnoun

A liqueur containing aniseed.

Absinthenoun

The herb absinthium Artemisia absinthium (grande wormwood); essence of wormwood.

Pastisnoun

similar to absinthe but containing no wormwood

Absinthenoun

(figurative) Bitterness; sorrow.

Absinthenoun

A distilled, highly alcoholic, anise-flavored liquor originally made from grande wormwood, anise, and other herbs.

Absinthenoun

A moderate yellow green; absinthe green. 88c641

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Absinthenoun

(US) Sagebrush.

Absinthenoun

aromatic herb of temperate Eurasia and North Africa having a bitter taste used in making the liqueur absinthe

Absinthenoun

strong green liqueur flavored with wormwood and anise