absinthe (f.), an abbreviation for "une por

tion d'extrait d'absinthe," a highly aromatic liqueur of an opaline green color and little taste. It is generally taken before luncheon or dinner as an aperitive.

93. 9. se remirent à se promener, started on their walk again.

93. 11. verte, familiar term for "absinthe," on account of the spécial green color of the drink.